Our Campaigns

Road Traffic Accidents

Many accidents involving animals occur on the moorland roads, often due to excessive speed. DLPS purchased 40 mph speed signs to warn drivers who exceed the speed limit. The speed signs also record important information about every passing vehicle.

Responsible dog walking

Dartmoor Livestock Protection Society has been involved with several initiatives to encourage responsible dog-walking on the commons so sheep and lambs are not chased, bitten and killed by dogs. DLPS is now helping to fund a Livestock Protection Officer.

Don't feed the ponies

We warn the public not to feed the ponies. Giving ponies tit-bits attracts them to cars and to the roads where accidents are more likely to occur as a result.

Reflective collars

We supply reflective collars for the ponies and cattle making them more visible at night.

Kill a pony? Rubbish! But it can

Dumped garden waste is a serious problem on moorland and must be stopped in order to safeguard animals. We raise awareness of the dangers with leaflets and notices.

DNA

We are working closely with the Police to promote DNA testing of samples taken from sheep savaged by dogs.