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UPPER Hunter Shire Council staff responded quickly to two incidents of dog attacks last week in Scone. On October 15, two canines attacked sheep and were impounded by council that day, surrendered by the owner for euthanasia. Twenty-four hours later, another two dogs attacked an alpaca and were removed from town that day to a secure facility. Enforcement action is being taken by council in relation to both incidents. However, the organisation is reminding dog owners that they are responsible for their dog’s actions and must practice responsible pet ownership: * Microchip and register your dog * Keep your dog under effective control at all times – at home and in public * Keep your dog identifiable with a collar and tag * Keep your dog away from places where dogs cannot go * Pick up your dog’s poo both at home and in public places * Keep your dog well socialised with other dogs and people Fines in accordance with the Companion Animals Act 1998: * Dog not microchipped $180 * Dog not registered $305 * Dog not on a lead $330 * Dog without identification tag $180 * Dog in a prohibited place $330 * Failure to remove dog poo $275 * Dog attack $1320 * Dangerous or menacing dog not muzzled, leashed and under the control of a competent person $5500

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Upper Hunter Shire Council staff responds quickly to dog attacks