We invite the many agencies — the
police, dog wardens, RSPCA, local authorities, veterinary organisations, the Highways Agency, the Kennel Club, the National Neighbourhood Watch Association, the National Dog Tattoo Register, Network Rail, service and assistance dog organisations, breed societies, dog training clubs and groups, rescue centres and sanctuaries — who have the
power, the experience and the expertise to unite together to reduce the statistics
associated with dog theft.
R. v. MacDonald, 2014 SCC 3 (34914) Two stages: the court must ask whether the action falls within the general scope of a
police duty imposed by statute or recognized at common law; if the answer is affirmative, the court must inquire into whether the action constitutes a justifiable exercise of
powers associated with the duty.