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“If you have any information, please contact Monklands police via 101, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.” responsibilities. It’s against the law to let a dog be dangerously out of control anywhere, including a public place or private place, for example a neighbour’s house or garden or in the owner’s home.
“The law applies to all dogs, regardless of size or breed and not just dogs that could be assumed to be a dangerous breed.
“Your dog could be considered dangerously out of control if it injures someone, makes someone worried that it might injure them, attacks another animal or makes the owner of an animal think they could be injured if they tried to stop it attacking their animal.
“A farmer is allowed to destroy a dog if it’s worrying their livestock.
“You must make sure your dog gets a microchip implanted by the time it’s eight weeks old. Each microchip has a number that shows up when your dog’s scanned.
“This number identifies your dog and must be registered on an approved database. The microchip information means lost dogs can be reunited with their owners and that owners of dogs acting aggressively, and abused dogs, can be identified.
“Your dog must wear a collar with your name and address when in a public place. Keeping a dog that isn’t microchipped could lead to a fine of up to £500.” of weeks there have been several wilful fire- raising incidents where recreational ground and play areas have been set on fire throughout Monklands.
“A number of these incidents have been very serious in nature, with the cost of repairing the damage running into large sums.
“There have also been instances where injury to the culprits and members of the public has been likely.
“The arrival of the summer holidays often sees a rise in the number of fire incidents, so Police Scotland will be working closely with Scottish Fire and Rescue to help reduce the number of fire incidents.
“All incidents will be fully investigated and the culprits reported. Those with concerns, or information, can call Airdrie or Coatbridge police on 101.”