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Dog in boot - illegal?

unkel · 2019-07-01 15:03:56

Hi all, I've searched the forum, came across plenty of threads on dogs in boot, but I couldn't find the answer. I am talking about a saloon / sedan car. So with 3 people sitting on the back seat, the seats can not go down, so the dog is completely in the dark. Morally I think this is wrong and I wouldn't do it anyway. But…

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01-07-2019 4:03pm

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unkel

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Hi all, I've searched the forum, came across plenty of threads on dogs in boot, but I couldn't find the answer.

I am talking about a saloon / sedan car. So with 3 people sitting on the back seat, the seats can not go down, so the dog is completely in the dark.

Morally I think this is wrong and I wouldn't do it anyway. But is it illegal? Anyone any linky?

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#2 01-07-2019 5:08pm
fritzelly

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Probably covered under animal cruelty same as leaving a dog in the main part of a car on a hot day
Certainly wouldn't do it, no ventilation being thrown around with every bump in a small enclosed area and no light - would have to be a bit sick to do it but people do do it...

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