KIM Ting Ting, journalist, Chen Ji-Ho and Zhong Jiaxuan, reported that since the end of June of this year, the Guangzhou police have been focusing on a city-wide campaign to combat illegal dog-keeping, and that those who fail to register after education are punished with the confiscation of dogs and a fine of $2,000.
Sheepnet journalists have learned that since the registration of dogs in Guangzhou began in July 2009, more than 70,000 dogs have been registered throughout the city, with support from a large number of citizens. But there are also netizens who say that their dogs are only registered and do not enjoy the expected “benefit” and feel that the registration fee is “very expensive”. In addition, there are citizens who believe that penalizing dogs for offences is a good thing, but it would be preferable to adopt a more effective “griding” management, which would otherwise be concentrated and restored.
The dog owner: Paying for the license is not much.
It is understood that the relevant head of the municipal canine service had previously indicated in a media interview that the dog only manages the fees charged for the dog and uses them. The registration of dogs is currently available online or through a registration point, and the next step will be the introduction of accessible registration measures, such as a Web-based registry. Based on routine management and services, services such as canine testing, training, chip implantation, etc., will be further introduced and expanded in the near future and compulsory liability insurance will be piloted.
However, a number of kennels don't seem to pay for this. Netizens “Change” argue that “after several years of payment of management fees, the authorities have not been able to introduce better services, nor can they blame others for not being willing to register voluntarily.” And Netizen “sun” argues, “If the owner is really going to register, why charge? The dog's got all the vaccines. Where's the money to pay?
Cansual canine management costs decline?
Journalist Lee learned that while more than 70,000 dogs have been registered in Guangzhou for more than five years, many do not yet have “identity cards”. In response, it was pointed out that many canine breeders were reluctant to register, mainly because management fees were too expensive. If the canine management fee could be further reduced, more people would be willing to register. However, according to media reports, in recent years there has been an increase in the number of citizen dogs in Guangzhou, and in order to facilitate the provision of dogs to citizens, especially the disabled, the elderly and low-privileged family dogs, the authorities will recommend to the city and city governments that the regulations for the management of dogs be adjusted in due course to further reduce the cost of dog management, which remains to be studied and developed.
Of course, there are also a number of citizens who have expressed support for the operation to combat irregular dogs, and the netizens, “Scrambling out of the universe” say, “Stand out of the universe! It is time to register, get a preventive shot, if possible sterilisation, walk dogs with masks and self-made drowning.” And the Internet friend Rabbit 8 says, "Registration is good, and if anything happens to the dog owner, the dog owner is obliged to play the card."
In industry: there is room for improvement in pet regulations
It was reported that after the start of the operation to combat the violation, the Guangzhou police had given over 8,600 verbal warnings to educate, issued more than 1,200 written warnings to illegal dogs, imposed 18 administrative penalties, confiscated 48 illegal dogs, including large dogs and dangerous dogs, and captured 36 stray dogs.
In response, an online friend, “@no brain drops”, argued that many people who do not have dogs are very supportive of strict dog management, but still want dog management to be more routine and effective: “Is it not now that many places have gridd management? It would be nice if the dog could also be gridded, so that the master wouldn't have any more luck thinking he'd be safe from the wind.” The "good news" of the netizens is that, in the current context of inadequate law enforcement and weak institutional awareness among some canine-keepers, proper “movement” enforcement is necessary, but it is unlikely that more management “vacuity” will be left after a “slash”, and it is therefore recommended that management should be put into practice in communities and “precision” management of dog-keeping behaviour by community residents.
“The application of these regulations by government departments has been very positive in building a harmonious society, but, according to feedback from some members of the pet associations, I believe that there is still room for improvement, for example, by drawing on Hong Kong's better Cat and Dog Regulations.” In addition, Mr. Mac indicated that the country's pet insurance is different from abroad.” Outside the country, pet insurance includes not only compensation for incidental damage caused by pets, but also extends to the area of pet health insurance, which is worth learning.”