Animal Welfare Act Quiz

What is the penalty for failing to meet the duty of care under the Animal Welfare Act 2006?

• A written warning

• An unlimited fine and/or imprisonment of up to 6 months

• A community service order

• Revocation of pet ownership rights

Which organization enforces the Animal Welfare Act 2006 in the UK?

• DEFRA

• RSPCA

• Local councils

• All of the above

The Five Welfare Needs established by the Animal Welfare Act 2006 include:

• Regular exercise and socialization

• Access to food and water, suitable housing, and the ability to express normal behavior

• Vaccination against preventable diseases

• Periodic veterinary check-ups

What activities require licensing under the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018?

• Dog and cat boarding, pet sales, and exhibiting animals

• Veterinary services and animal transportation

• Animal sanctuaries and zoos

• Breeding livestock for agriculture

Licenses issued under these regulations typically last for:

A key goal of The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 is to:

• Introduce mandatory animal insurance policies

• Ensure high welfare standards in licensed activities

• Prohibit animal breeding without council approval

• Ban the use of exotic animals in shows

The Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 prohibits ownership of which breeds?

• German Shepherds and Rottweilers

• Pit Bull Terriers, Japanese Tosas, Dogo Argentinos, and Fila Brasileiros

• Staffordshire Bull Terriers and Akitas

• Any breed that shows aggression

Under the Dangerous Dogs Act, an offense occurs if a dog is:

• Off-lead in a public park

• Dangerous or out of control in any place

• Unlicensed with the local council

• Over 10 years old and still being bred

What is the maximum sentence for allowing a dog to injure a person under the Dangerous Dogs Act?

• 6 months imprisonment

• 5 years imprisonment

• 14 years imprisonment

• Life imprisonment

Which of the following animals requires a license under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act?

• Domestic cats and dogs

• Lions, tigers, and crocodiles

• Farm animals such as pigs and goats