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PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Armed Forces: Dogs (8 March 2018)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to reduce the number of euthanized military working dogs.

Asked by:
Jamie Stone (Liberal Democrat)

Answer

Military Working Dogs (MWD) provide an invaluable service to our troops, and every effort is made to rehome them at the end of their service life. The Ministry of Defence's approach to rehoming is in accordance with the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes Code of Practice and is consistent with that taken by high profile, well respected animal charities.

Decisions are taken following an extensive assessment of the dogs and any potential new home. We seek to maximise the number that can be rehomed, including through work with animal charities and external behavioural experts.


Answered by:
Guto Bebb (Independent)
16 March 2018

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