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High Court Grants Injunction To Prevent XL Bully Dogs From Being Put Down

On foot of an increase in dog attacks, a new law came into effect in October, making it illegal to import, breed, rehome, or resell XL Bully dogs.

From February 1st owners without a Certificate of Exemption could have their dogs put down.

Animal shelters and charities with XL Bully dogs already in their facilities were also given until tomorrow to re-home or export them.

But, on foot of an application made by six such groups, the High Court has agreed to hear a challenge to the law.

That�ll take place next month.

In the meantime, an order was put in place, refraining the State from seizing and putting down dogs in animal shelters and charities.

The injunction will remain in place, pending the outcome of the legal challenge.

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