{"id":24549,"date":"2022-03-25T11:16:26","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:16:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T11:16:26","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T11:16:26","slug":"how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/","title":{"rendered":"How does local government provide animal control?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#How_does_local_government_provide_animal_control\" title=\"How does local government provide animal control?\">How does local government provide animal control?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#Who_fought_for_animal_rights\" title=\"Who fought for animal rights?\">Who fought for animal rights?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#How_do_you_respond_to_an_animal_rights_activist\" title=\"How do you respond to an animal rights activist?\">How do you respond to an animal rights activist?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#How_do_I_register_my_pet_with_local_authorities\" title=\"How do I register my pet with local authorities?\">How do I register my pet with local authorities?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#Is_the_SPCA_funded_by_the_government\" title=\"Is the SPCA funded by the government?\">Is the SPCA funded by the government?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#How_do_I_report_animal_cruelty_in_Northern_Ireland\" title=\"How do I report animal cruelty in Northern Ireland?\">How do I report animal cruelty in Northern Ireland?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#How_can_I_help_the_local_humane_society\" title=\"How can I help the local humane society?\">How can I help the local humane society?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#Who_is_the_most_famous_animal_rights_activist\" title=\"Who is the most famous animal rights activist?\">Who is the most famous animal rights activist?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#Who_is_fighting_against_animal_abuse\" title=\"Who is fighting against animal abuse?\">Who is fighting against animal abuse?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#Who_is_famous_for_helping_animals\" title=\"Who is famous for helping animals?\">Who is famous for helping animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#How_do_animals_deal_with_activists\" title=\"How do animals deal with activists?\">How do animals deal with activists?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#What_do_animal_rights_activists_want\" title=\"What do animal rights activists want?\">What do animal rights activists want?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#Why_are_people_opposed_to_animal_rights\" title=\"Why are people opposed to animal rights?\">Why are people opposed to animal rights?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#Why_do_people_argue_for_animal_rights\" title=\"Why do people argue for animal rights?\">Why do people argue for animal rights?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#How_do_I_register_my_dog_in_Ireland\" title=\"How do I register my dog in Ireland?\">How do I register my dog in Ireland?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#How_do_I_register_my_dog_UK\" title=\"How do I register my dog UK?\">How do I register my dog UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#Do_you_need_a_dog_license_in_the_UK\" title=\"Do you need a dog license in the UK?\">Do you need a dog license in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#How_much_is_a_dog_license_UK\" title=\"How much is a dog license UK?\">How much is a dog license UK?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#Who_funds_the_Sspca\" title=\"Who funds the Sspca?\">Who funds the Sspca?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#Is_the_Sspca_a_charity\" title=\"Is the Sspca a charity?\">Is the Sspca a charity?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#Is_the_Aspca_a_government_agency\" title=\"Is the Aspca a government agency?\">Is the Aspca a government agency?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#Do_the_Rspca_get_money_from_the_government\" title=\"Do the Rspca get money from the government?\">Do the Rspca get money from the government?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#How_do_I_report_animal_cruelty_NI\" title=\"How do I report animal cruelty NI?\">How do I report animal cruelty NI?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#Can_I_report_to_the_Rspca_anonymously\" title=\"Can I report to the Rspca anonymously?\">Can I report to the Rspca anonymously?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-does-local-government-provide-animal-control\/#Can_I_report_animal_cruelty_anonymously_UK\" title=\"Can I report animal cruelty anonymously UK?\">Can I report animal cruelty anonymously UK?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_local_government_provide_animal_control\"><\/span>How does local government provide animal control?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two main sources of funding for animal control: your <b>local government (tax dollars) and third-party donors (grants, foundations, and donations). Animal control is funded by: Tax Dollars. Grants.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_fought_for_animal_rights\"><\/span>Who fought for animal rights?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>NameBornOccupationCarol J. Adams1951Eco-feminist writer, author of The Sexual Politics of Meat (1990)Bryan Adams1959Musician, campaigner for People for the Ethical Treatment of AnimalsDouglas Adams19522001Writer, campaigner for the Great Ape Project<b>Casey Affleck<\/b>1975Actor, animal rights activist110 more rows<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_respond_to_an_animal_rights_activist\"><\/span>How do you respond to an animal rights activist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Get to know your local police. Invite them to your farm so they know what they&#8217;re dealing with if you ever have to call them. If you find infiltrators on your property, avoid getting into a confrontation or even recording them on your phone. Most frequently, they are recording you, so keep that in mind, she says.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_register_my_pet_with_local_authorities\"><\/span>How do I register my pet with local authorities?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To license your dog, <b>search online for the local office that issues dog licenses by typing dog license, followed by your city&#8217;s name. Then, call them to ask about their requirements, which will likely include a rabies vaccination.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_SPCA_funded_by_the_government\"><\/span>Is the SPCA funded by the government?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It costs $43 million each year to run SPCA, and $9 million to fund the Inspectorate. But with <b>less than one percent of government funding, our nationwide fundraisers help us stay on our feet and care for the 41,000 animals that come through our doors each year.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_report_animal_cruelty_in_Northern_Ireland\"><\/span>How do I report animal cruelty in Northern Ireland?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you need to report a Non-Farmed Animal welfare case during office hours Monday  Friday 9am-5pm you should contact <b>0300 200 7840. For emergency animal welfare cases only between 9am and 5pm at weekends and over holiday periods contact the same number and you will be directed to an out of hours service.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_help_the_local_humane_society\"><\/span>How can I help the local humane society?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ten ways to help your local shelter or rescue<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Adopt a pet. If you&#8217;ve been thinking that it&#8217;s time to add a pet to your family, consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.  <\/li>\n<li>Donate.  <\/li>\n<li>Volunteer.  <\/li>\n<li>Say thanks.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a fan.  <\/li>\n<li>Get crafty.  <\/li>\n<li>Make wishes come true.  <\/li>\n<li>Become a foster.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_most_famous_animal_rights_activist\"><\/span>Who is the most famous animal rights activist?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Of all the animals rights activists on our list, <b>Dr.<\/b><b>Jane Goodall may be the most quintessential. Through nearly 60 years of groundbreaking work, Dr.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_fighting_against_animal_abuse\"><\/span>Who is fighting against animal abuse?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Humane Society of the United States fights to give animals a better tomorrow. Our Animal Rescue Team is here for the animals who need us today. Get text message alerts with breaking news, exclusive content and actions you can take for animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_famous_for_helping_animals\"><\/span>Who is famous for helping animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>animal liberation<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_animals_deal_with_activists\"><\/span>How do animals deal with activists?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Establish a common ground with detractors  for example as a parent or a lover of wildlife and the environment. Sometimes it&#8217;s best to agree to disagree when two sides of a debate have very opposing views, as with dairy farmers and activists. If the debate is not going anywhere, the best policy is to end the exchange.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_animal_rights_activists_want\"><\/span>What do animal rights activists want?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Animal rights advocates <b>attempt to distinguish animals from inanimate objects, as they are so often considered by exploitative industries and the law. The animal rights movement strives to make the public aware of the fact that animals are more sensitive, emotional, and intelligent than people have previously believed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_people_opposed_to_animal_rights\"><\/span>Why are people opposed to animal rights?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Animals <b>don&#8217;t behave morally<\/b> Some argue that since animals don&#8217;t behave in a moral way they don&#8217;t deserve moral treatment from other beings. Animals, it&#8217;s argued, usually behave selfishly, and look after their own interests, while human beings will often help other people, even if doing so is to their own disadvantage.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_people_argue_for_animal_rights\"><\/span>Why do people argue for animal rights?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People often ask if animals should have rights, and quite simply, the answer is Yes! Animals surely deserve to live their lives free from suffering and exploitation.  Supporters of animal rights <b>believe that animals have an inherent wortha value completely separate from their usefulness to humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_register_my_dog_in_Ireland\"><\/span>How do I register my dog in Ireland?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apply for a dog licence <b>You can purchase an annual (u20ac20) or lifetime (u20ac140) licence for your dog at your local Post Office or you can buy one online at licences.ie. You must be over 16 years of age to purchase a dog licence. Puppies under four months don&#8217;t need a licence unless they are taken away from their mother.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_register_my_dog_UK\"><\/span>How do I register my dog UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The registration process for your pet is very straight forward. All you have to do is <b>create an account at the UK National Pet Register and then you can add your pets to the database and be issued a Pet Registration ID.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_you_need_a_dog_license_in_the_UK\"><\/span>Do you need a dog license in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>You don&#8217;t need a licence for most common domestic pets. You must make sure your dog is microchipped.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_dog_license_UK\"><\/span>How much is a dog license UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Domestic pet dogs must be licensed individually. A dog licence costs <b>xa312.50. There are reduced licence fees for some dog owners.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_funds_the_Sspca\"><\/span>Who funds the Sspca?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As an animal welfare charity, the society receives no government or lottery funding and relies on <b>public donations to continue their work rescuing and rehoming mistreated animals in Scotland.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Sspca_a_charity\"><\/span>Is the Sspca a charity?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We are <b>a completely separate charity from the RSPCA, which helps animals in England and Wales. Donations are vital because we receive no government funding.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_Aspca_a_government_agency\"><\/span>Is the Aspca a government agency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is <b>a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_the_Rspca_get_money_from_the_government\"><\/span>Do the Rspca get money from the government?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The RSPCA receives virtually no government funding, and has to raise xa3110m a year.  Almost 80 per cent of voluntary organisations receive no money from the Government. Three quarters of that money is spent on contracts and services, rather than grants of money.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_report_animal_cruelty_NI\"><\/span>How do I report animal cruelty NI?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Animal welfare &#8211; local councils<\/b><\/p>\n<li>phone: 028 9027 0431.<\/li>\n<li>email: animalwelfare@belfastcity.gov.uk.<\/li>\n<li>website: Report an animal welfare issue.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_report_to_the_Rspca_anonymously\"><\/span>Can I report to the Rspca anonymously?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can report concerns on 0300 1234 999 but <b>we&#8217;re unable to accept anonymous reports. The vast majority of calls we have to respond to come in during the day and early evening and we need to make sure we have enough officers available to deal with emergencies in these peak times.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_report_animal_cruelty_anonymously_UK\"><\/span>Can I report animal cruelty anonymously UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you see, or suspect, that a person may be treating an animal badly, whether this is physical violence, neglect or any other form of cruelty, you should report this to <b>the RSPCA&#8217;s cruelty line (7am-10pm, seven days a week). You can contact them on 0300 1234 999.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How does local government provide animal control?Who fought for animal rights?How do you respond to an animal rights activist?How do I register my pet with local authorities?Is the SPCA funded by the government?How do I report animal cruelty in Northern Ireland?How can I help the local humane society?Who is the most famous&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24549","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24549"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24549"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24549\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24549"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24549"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24549"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}