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Cornate a boxer, the order of the Mayor "The country is fit for animals"

Outlaws signs "I can not enter." The revenge of the four-legged friends part from Corno d'Adda, near Milan, where the mayor signed an order pdl Fabio Quadri opens the doors of public houses and transport dogs and cats. And for those who do not adapt, fines of up to 500 €. The only exceptions are: schools and hospitals, places deemed sensitive.

"I also have a dog and I think this is a choice of common sense - says the mayor - in most European countries is a rule in force for some time." At a coffee bar or restaurant, in the municipal offices, between the supermarket aisles or on the bus to get from one side of the city, the most faithful friend of man will always be beside their master. Remains mandatory for all the leash and a muzzle for breeds considered dangerous.

block in hand, next week will turn the local police to enforce the order. Fines from 25 to 500 € for violations. Sets penalties for those salty dogs and cats on display, also prohibited by this new regulation. Separate chapter are the residences for the elderly, where the entry of domestic animals are allowed only if the owner is a guest of the hotel.

But behind the decision is also an economic calculation. The administration has focused on the strong revival of tourism, and city hotels and bed & breakfasts are opening on every corner. "Banning the entry of dogs in these facilities would be like pulling in the foot. So instead incentivize the industry and all related activities. I hope that neighboring communities agree to adopt this measure, "says Diamond.
other side of the fence dealers, many of whom have already expressed their disappointment. For them, the only way to keep in force the prohibition is to present specific reasons for sanitary-office Protecting animal rights.

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