Are they barking? City in Ukraine bans any noise from dogs at night

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
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A city has passed a law banning dogs from barking between 10pm and 8am to make life quieter for residents.

The rule, which is among measures aimed at ‘maintaining cleanliness and order’, also applies to cats miaowing and pigs grunting, according to reports.

Owners of animals flouting the edict in the city of Kherson, Ukraine, will face fines of up to £65.

Banned from barking: Dog owners will be slapped with fines if their pets make any noise at night in the city of Kherson, Ukraine

Banned from barking: Dog owners will be slapped with fines if their pets make any noise at night in the city of Kherson, Ukraine

Opponents have queried how the laws will be enforced. ‘What happens if they arrest a stray dog for barking out of hours – who will they fine then?’ said one.

A loophole also means that the rules apply only to animals whose owners live in apartment blocks and not private houses.

Fines: Cat owners will also be hit with a £65 penalty if their pet makes noise at night

Fines: Cat owners will also be hit with a £65 penalty if their pet makes noise at night

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