The Objects for which the EDDR is established include:
To endorse
and encourage responsible dog ownership.
To provide
a voice for speechless dogs.
To seek
the truth, provide and distribute information in defence of any breed or
individual dog EDDR feels is unjustly victimised and/or unfairly discriminated
against.
To help,
assist and advise dog owners
with canine related problems.
To operate
a rescue service for any dog the EDDR feels has special needs. To collect,
transport, protect, provide adequate care for and re-home where possible.
If possible to find new keepers for dogs registered under the DDA and no longer able
to stay with their owners.
To lobby
and provide information to politicians, other organisations and individuals
in the UK and overseas in relation to existing legislation, proposed legislation,
rules or regulations affecting dogs and their owners.
To oppose,
contest and campaign for repeal or amendments to the Dangerous
Dogs Act 1991 (DDA) and any other legislation which EDDR feels unfairly
restricts the rights of responsible dog owners in the United Kingdom and/or
overseas.
To support,
assist and defend dogs and/or their owners who are subject to the Dangerous
Dogs Act 1991, Dogs
Act Amendment 1997, or who may be subject to complaints, discrimination
and/or legal action arising due to the DDA, other legislation or situations.
To take
legal or other lawful action against any person who has caused cruelty to
any dog.
To increase
support and awareness of the EDDR and its aims.
For
free help and advice
You can contact us - in confidence
Advice is free - and we are here to help
Telephone:
0844 856 3303
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