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Originally Posted by Debbie
How would the government know what pets people already have?
Who would police it?
I think it would be the responsible who would pay the fee and the irresponsible idiots who would get away with it - its through the idiots that licenses are needed but they would get away with it - meaning the good people have to pay out yet more money.....
In an ideal world I back the idea but in reality I dont think it would work!
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Being negative about new policies in the UK will get our country nowhere. People constantly moan about the state of this country but are never willing to pull their own fingers out.
To be honest I partly agree, but think it's well worth the risk.
Lets say it would cost £45 to get a license, then a worker would come and visit you, ask you a few questions, check out the animals' lving space. Your knowledge of animals, etc etc etc. Then your license is granted.
They could gain fairly accurate records forcefully from vets. And people could easily report people for not having a license.
When you're out walking your doga policeman might ask to see your license, just as they would if you're driving.
If you take your pet to the vet, they would ask to see a license, and if you dont have one, they 'flag' you. And give you say 4 weeks to get one. (but still give treatment).
I think within 2 years it would be a pretty realistic task to phase in pet licenses.