Decree on muzzling dogs changes little in HanoiVietNamNet Bridge – It’s nearly two weeks since a Government decree increasing fines on those who let their dogs run wild took effect. Under Decree No 90, which took effect on September 15, dog owners who allows their pets to be in public places without muzzles will be fined between VND600,000 (US$27.2) and VND800,000 ($36.3). The decree also stipulates that dog owners must pay compensation to victims if their dog attacks anyone, affects traffic or causes traffic accidents, it said. Kim Oanh, a resident in Hoan Kiem District said that dogs’ owners should think about the safety of others and the dog. Meanwhile, city authorities and local authorities haven’t strictly enforced the decree.

Source: VietNamNet News September 29, 2017 07:52 UTC