Cruel Wandering Dog Statute Put Out to Pasture

American law books are filled with old fashioned and antiquated laws. Books have been written, and are likely still being written, categorizing them all, however, a pair of dog related laws on the books in Washington State are finally on their way out. The two laws, one that required the immediate killing of any dog found wandering and another law that required dog owners kill their own dogs if they are found killing another animal, are both on the way out. Even though these dangerously antiquated laws are being justly wiped from existence, it only helps to demonstrate the importance of engraved dog tags for your pet. It is up to you to protect your dog if he or she should get loose and no single item helps whoever finds your dog more than a pair of dog tags.

According to Washington State legislators, the law was originally enacted in the early 1900s as a way to protect livestock from possible rabies infections and attacks from packs of roaming dogs. Although support for the repeal of these old laws was extremely high, some senators say that new laws need to be passed that will help those who have their property affected by loose dogs. Currently, in Washington State, no such law exists.

No matter what your state laws entail, it is more important than ever for you to protect your dog from possible accidents and encounters with the dog catcher. If you have recently moved or changed addresses, make sure that updating your dog’s ID tags is a top priority. You don’t want to endanger the future of your favourite pet by simply ignoring something that is incredibly easy to do. Today’s engraved dog tags come in color and feature several different adorable logos that people will be able to see even from a distance. There will never be a question about if your dog is properly licensed.

You can also help to ensure the safety of your dog by investing in a new dog collar and leash. The majority of accidents that people have with their dog can be traced back to faulty dog collars that are either too big, too small or too worn out. Don’t lose the most important four legged friend in your life because you didn’t keep up with his needs, get a new collar, ID and leash today and ensure the safety of your pet over the long term.