Tag: #Animals

Restrain Your Dog In Your Vehicle Else Pay A Fine

Rule 57 of the Highway Code states: “When in a vehicle make sure dogs or other animals are suitably restrained so they cannot distract you while you are driving or injure you, or themselves if you stop quickly. A seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard are ways of safely restraining animals in cars.”

Being in breach of this advice can see drivers facing on the spot fines of up to £1,000, a maximum fine of £5,000, nine points on their license and even a driving ban and compulsory retest.

According to the RAC, the Highway Code itself is not a legal document and the rules outlined in it are not official road laws. However, “A number of the points outlined in the Code are backed up by official traffic laws, meaning you can be fined, prosecuted or disqualified if you ignore them.”

To read the rules on other animals – Highway code rules 47 – 58 – click HERE.

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Your Pets & Vets at Christmas

Unfortunately, our closest furry, feathered or hairy companions can become ill over Christmas causing great distress to their owners.  If your pet has medication, make sure you have enough as Veterinary practices will be closed over the festive period.  Here is the latest information from 4 local vets for the remainder of 2020.

Christmas Garland

Girling & Bowditch, Tunnel Road, Beaminster: 01308 862312

Closed over Christmas. Don’t forget to order any food and medications you need for your pets before they close.

Monday 21st December: 8:30am – 7pm by appointment
Tuesday 22nd December: 8:30am-7pm by appointment
Wednesday 23rd December: 8:30am – 7pm by appointment
Thursday 24th December: 8:30am – 2pm by appointment
Friday 25th December: CLOSED
Saturday 26th December: CLOSED
Sunday 27th December: CLOSED
Monday 28th December: CLOSED
Tuesday 29th December: 8:30am – 7pm by appointment
Wednesday 30th December: 8:30am – 7pm by appointment
Thursday 31st December: 8:30am – 7pm by appointment
Friday 1st January: CLOSED
Saturday 2nd January: 9am – 12pm by appointment
Sunday 3rd January: CLOSED

They provide 24 hour emergency cover; if you have an emergency please call them on 01308 862312 and a Vet will answer your call.Christmas Garland

Bredy Veterinary Centre, Bridport: 01308 4567771

The latest update on their website from 16/10/20 reads:

“During this lockdown, we are still here for you – open 8.30am-5pm Mon-Fri & 9-1 on Sat. We also have an emergency service 24/7. Please ring us if your pet is sick. If you’re not sure if you need to see a vet, please ring us for advice. We are not allowing clients into the building. We do have an outdoor wooden shelter at the back of the practice for clients to use. Please ring us 01308 456771 to make an appointment or order medicines, flea/tick/worm treatments and food. You can also order online on our website.“Christmas Garland

Haydon Vets, Gore Cross, Bridport:013088 456808

Closed over Christmas.

Please note that any order placed after 5pm on Wednesday 23rd December will not be delivered to the practice until Tuesday 29th December. If you are aware that your products or medication arrive via special delivery, please allow extra time for these to arrive and do not hesitate to order these now by calling 01308 456808.
Haydon Vets Christmas 20
Christmas Garland

Kingfisher Veterinary Practice, Tower Hill Road, Crewkerne: Tel – 01460 72443

The latest update on their website reads:
“Since the Covid 19 outbreak we been operating reduced working hours of 8.30-5pm weekdays, due to the significant increase in staffing required to deliver veterinary services. From August 3rd we are pleased to say that our opening hours will extend to 6pm. Routine consultations will be until 5.30pm. Outside of these hours we will of course be available 24/7 for urgent treatments.
We would ask all of our clients to bear with us during this difficult time, and especially to be patient and civil when attending our surgeries. Delivering our services during this time has been very challenging, and this can sometimes mean slightly longer waiting times.
Drug and food collections continue to be delivered via a no-contact approach. Please remember to phone us at least 24 hours in advance of visiting the surgery to collect these.
Many thanks,
Kingfisher Vets“Christmas Garland

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