Dog War Memorial

unless they have bred the animals themselves. This is especially relevant to the DVK as there is evidence that many of the puppies for sale at Diamond Valley are trucked in from another property in NSW.

It’s important to note that under English animal welfare law/regulation there are stringent requirements for those seeking to hold a breeder’s license and a thorough inspection regime, none of which exists here.

As a measure of the concerns of unregulated ‘puppy farms’ the English RSPCA received almost 30,000 complaints about this industry between 2009 and 2019.

More than 95% of responses to the English government’s public consultation expressed support for a ban.

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UK RSPCA Photo of puppy farm in Berkshire. (Photo for illustrative purposes only)

Dogs Queensland has now had a number of meetings with senior officials of the Palaszczuk government in regard to the current review of the Animal Care and Protection Act’ and the manifest failings of the Breeder Identification Number system, the BIN.

We have been asked to provide a submission in regard to possible reform of the BIN system particularly in regard to how the system could be improved.

This is a great opportunity for our breeders to have a say and bring their knowledge and experience to the table.

It could also provide an opportunity for Dogs Queensland to be involved in the education and assessment of people seeking to be registered as breeders. – David Margan On Saturday 16 October 2021 a very special event was held at Suncorp Stadium.

A memorial grove to honour the ‘42’ was unveiled.

The ‘42’ represent the 41 Australian soldiers who died in Afghanistan serving their country. 42 represents those soldiers who have taken their lives since the mission ended.

It was a great occasion with a big crowd of veterans, their families, VC winners and dignitaries.

It was also the culmination of years of campaigning, lobbying and construction by an army of volunteers.

What was also unveiled was a statue honouring the ten Australian war dogs killed in action in the stone and sand of Afghanistan.

Their inscription says it all.

“I question not your commands. I follow faithfully wherever you go. I pledge my loyalty no matter what. I share the danger of your domain and will readily lay down my life for yours … for in this moment we are one.” The memorial can be find behind the Christ Church, 9 Chippendale Street, Milton.

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