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Review Assist Guide
Animal offences
Animal registration and control
Animal registration and animal unleashed
Reasons we will consider leniency
- The animal had passed away before this fine was issued.
- I sold this animal before the fine was issued.
Evidence required
Details of incident or proof of sale.
Reasons we won't consider leniency
- I was not aware that I was required to register this animal.
- There were no signs stating that dogs needed to be on leads.
Animal escape
Animal escape
Reasons we will consider leniency
- A tradesperson left my gate open and my dog escaped.
- Escaped due to storm or fireworks.
Evidence required
This may include, but is not limited to:
- documentary evidence from the tradesperson
- evidence for your claim.
Reasons we won't consider leniency
- I am unsure how the dog escaped.
- I paid the pound fees and do not think it is fair to also pay the fine.
Dangerous dogs
Dangerous dogs
Reasons we won't consider leniency
This is my first offence.
Leniency is generally not considered for offences involving dangerous dogs. Reviews will be considered on a case by case basis.