Tania Welsh 3 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Just to let you know where the 'killings' took place as i'm sure that may make all the difference...a couple of times rabbits were caught by the dogs at a local golf course (evening when no golfers were about) and the golf course is municipal not private so dog walkers 'sneak' on regularly. The other location is at a local massive windfarm (to be precise in the small part of the forest where the wind farm doesn't impose) so theres rarely any people there and an ideal place for my dogs. Its nothing but forest and moorland for miles. I'm worried if someone ever saw my dogs kill a fluffy bunny and confronted me - i wouldn't know what to say in my defence as i'm not sure it's "defendable" - can anyone advise/help? Thanks so much! You have no defense. You do not have permission to kill the rabbits in those areas. excellent - show me the section of law that says that cos that's precisely what i'm looking for, thanks! The law does not write down all variables. Quite simple really....you have to prove your innocence. You knowingly allow your uncontrolled dogs to be unleashed in areas you know they may chase and/or kill rabbits. It is against the law to kill rabbits in places you do not have permission to do so.....simples Spot on Moll. Basically, killing any animal with dogs is illegal in England and Wales. Rabbits and rats are the only exemptions but only if you have permission to do so from the landowner who owns the land. The definition of landowner also extends to someone who rents the land, as far as I'm aware. i'm in scotland but get the point. Glad i asked as i genuinely didn't know the state of play with regard to this. Thanks for all your input! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moll. 1,769 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 i'm in scotland but get the point. Glad i asked as i genuinely didn't know the state of play with regard to this. Thanks for all your input! As far as i am aware it is the same in Scotland...even more strict. There is no bet out clause i am afraid. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 i'm in scotland but get the point. Glad i asked as i genuinely didn't know the state of play with regard to this. Thanks for all your input! The wording is different with regards to the legislation in Scotland, but you still need the permission. Just be careful! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 is this you 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
young man 225 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Your going down for life hahahahahahhahahahajajajajajajajajahahahahah Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rake aboot 4,929 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I`m after a wee pup, howd`ye fancy putting that rabbit killing cairn over yin oh Kittles wee lurchers !! hahahahahahaha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tania Welsh 3 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 is this you http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9CQoEQp67c lol not me but the light brown one looks like my boy! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tania Welsh 3 Posted May 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 (edited) I`m after a wee pup, howd`ye fancy putting that rabbit killing cairn over yin oh Kittles wee lurchers !! hahahahahahaha he's ready for stud now (just turned 3) n very good with the ladies lololol - cairns r hilarious wee dogs, full of it, gotta luv 'em hehe Edited May 1, 2012 by Tania Welsh Quote Link to post Share on other sites
events co-ordinator 353 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 You will go to the bad fire all ilegal and if you don't mend your ways you'll die the night at ten oclock. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
inan 841 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 Hi everyone - i'm new to the forum and so i hope i have posted in the correct place as i need some advice? I have 3 dogs (working cocker, cairn terrier & rottweiler). My working cocker and cairn have both caught rabbits whilst out on our walks and my question is; what's the law on this? ie; am i in trouble? My dogs LOVE and LIVE to sniff out critters - most the time they catch nothing but get a bloody good chase and its a joy to see them being natural and loving life. On a few occassions (rotty excluded as she's too slow lol) they have caught a few rabbits, a few hares and a few pigeons. As far as i'm concerned its a darn good meal for them and natural but i'm clueless with regard to the law on this and would really appreciate some help from the experts on this forum. Just to let you know where the 'killings' took place as i'm sure that may make all the difference...a couple of times rabbits were caught by the dogs at a local golf course (evening when no golfers were about) and the golf course is municipal not private so dog walkers 'sneak' on regularly. The other location is at a local massive windfarm (to be precise in the small part of the forest where the wind farm doesn't impose) so theres rarely any people there and an ideal place for my dogs. Its nothing but forest and moorland for miles. I'm worried if someone ever saw my dogs kill a fluffy bunny and confronted me - i wouldn't know what to say in my defence as i'm not sure it's "defendable" - can anyone advise/help? Thanks so much! You have a cocker spaniel, a cairn terrier, and a rottweiller that have caught a few hares? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
airbourne 128 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 HARES or HAIRS not guilty officer :laugh: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz_1989 9,539 Posted May 1, 2012 Report Share Posted May 1, 2012 I'd love to see a cairn catch a hare Quote Link to post Share on other sites
young man 225 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Hi everyone - i'm new to the forum and so i hope i have posted in the correct place as i need some advice? I have 3 dogs (working cocker, cairn terrier & rottweiler). My working cocker and cairn have both caught rabbits whilst out on our walks and my question is; what's the law on this? ie; am i in trouble? My dogs LOVE and LIVE to sniff out critters - most the time they catch nothing but get a bloody good chase and its a joy to see them being natural and loving life. On a few occassions (rotty excluded as she's too slow lol) they have caught a few rabbits, a few hares and a few pigeons. As far as i'm concerned its a darn good meal for them and natural but i'm clueless with regard to the law on this and would really appreciate some help from the experts on this forum. Just to let you know where the 'killings' took place as i'm sure that may make all the difference...a couple of times rabbits were caught by the dogs at a local golf course (evening when no golfers were about) and the golf course is municipal not private so dog walkers 'sneak' on regularly. The other location is at a local massive windfarm (to be precise in the small part of the forest where the wind farm doesn't impose) so theres rarely any people there and an ideal place for my dogs. Its nothing but forest and moorland for miles. I'm worried if someone ever saw my dogs kill a fluffy bunny and confronted me - i wouldn't know what to say in my defence as i'm not sure it's "defendable" - can anyone advise/help? Thanks so much! critters hhaahahahahahahah a few hares hahahahahahahajahahajajahahajhahahahhahahahaha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tallyho 181 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 Hi everyone - i'm new to the forum and so i hope i have posted in the correct place as i need some advice? I have 3 dogs (working cocker, cairn terrier & rottweiler). My working cocker and cairn have both caught rabbits whilst out on our walks and my question is; what's the law on this? ie; am i in trouble? My dogs LOVE and LIVE to sniff out critters - most the time they catch nothing but get a bloody good chase and its a joy to see them being natural and loving life. On a few occassions (rotty excluded as she's too slow lol) they have caught a few rabbits, a few hares and a few pigeons. As far as i'm concerned its a darn good meal for them and natural but i'm clueless with regard to the law on this and would really appreciate some help from the experts on this forum. Just to let you know where the 'killings' took place as i'm sure that may make all the difference...a couple of times rabbits were caught by the dogs at a local golf course (evening when no golfers were about) and the golf course is municipal not private so dog walkers 'sneak' on regularly. The other location is at a local massive windfarm (to be precise in the small part of the forest where the wind farm doesn't impose) so theres rarely any people there and an ideal place for my dogs. Its nothing but forest and moorland for miles. I'm worried if someone ever saw my dogs kill a fluffy bunny and confronted me - i wouldn't know what to say in my defence as i'm not sure it's "defendable" - can anyone advise/help? Thanks so much! You have a cocker spaniel, a cairn terrier, and a rottweiller that have caught a few hares? I was wondering the same thing about the hares Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ross91 15 Posted May 2, 2012 Report Share Posted May 2, 2012 I'd love to see a cairn catch a hare That was the words which sprung to mind as soon as i read the post lol, was waiting for someone to say that Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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