Mandatory Dog Insurance

[jeffrey]

<i>Ouch! Viennese city authorities are putting the bite on the Austrian capital city's new dog owners starting next week.

From Jan. 1, liability insurance will be mandatory for Vienna's dog owners for pets born after that date under new city laws...

Those caught without insurance could be forced to pay fines up to euro3,500 - more than US$4,000.</i> <a href="http://apnews.myway.com/article/20051229/D8EQ5GROA.html">Entire Article</a>

[Bluezy]

Re: Mandatory Dog Insurance

Dog bite claims are prevalent in Europe as they are in the States. Some cities in the US now require liability insurance for certain breeds such as the Pit Bull.