article_snippet: They shouldn't have just gone ahead and done this without our say-so.'
article_snippet: The problems could have waited.
article_snippet: Owners who don't comply can be fined £500.
article_snippet: It is always with deep regret that we take this drastic action, which is only done to prevent further suffering, but these few unfortunate animals are put down with a gentle touch and a kind word. '
article_snippet: an owner owners have we deepest sympathy.'