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RSPCA calls for test for would-be dog owners

Seeded on Tue Mar 2, 2010 1:33 PM EST
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THE RSPCA has urged the Victorian Government to consider introducing a "competency test" for would-be dog owners.

The measures are being considered by the UK government, and Victorian RSPCA CEO Maria Mercurio said she would urge the Victorian government to follow suit.

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LogicalAbsurdity

I think there should have a similar test for people who wish to have children.

    Reply#1 - Tue Mar 2, 2010 2:04 PM EST
    Richard Farmer

    There would be a lot of barren couples if we did!

      #1.1 - Tue Mar 2, 2010 2:14 PM EST
      LogicalAbsurdity

      Many people complain that this world is over-populated...

        #1.2 - Tue Mar 2, 2010 2:16 PM EST
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