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18 in-FO in Fermanagh & Omagh | Winter 2020 In Brief A dog is for life, not just Christmas With the festive season fast approaching, we are issuing a seasonal reminder of the responsibilities involved in owning a dog. As a dog owner, you will be expected to: Walk your dog daily Carry dog bags and lift the poop Licence and microchip your dog $IIRUG WKH ĆQDQFLDO LPSOLFDWLRQV RI RZQLQJ D dog such as veterinary costs, buying pet food and regular vet checks and treatments. If you are sure you can walk, afford, care for and feed your dog daily then you should be able to have a well behaved companion who is content and happy. We recommend you always buy from a registered breeder to ensure you are buying from a healthy and safe place. You can licence your dog online at www.fermanaghomagh.com or by contacting us on 0300 303 1777 . Census 2021 coming soon The census takes place every 10 years and gives us a picture of all the people and households in Northern Ireland. The last census was taken in 2011 and indicated that 113,161 people lived in 41,512 households in the Fermanagh & Omagh district. 7KH FHQVXV ZLOO EH WKH ĆUVW WR EH XQGHUWDNHQ predominantly online although paper questionnaires will still be available. Census data is used to help make decisions about how vital services such as education, transport and health are planned and funded including how millions of pounds are invested across the Fermanagh and Omagh district. Census day will be on March 21st, but households across Northern Ireland will receive letters with online codes allowing them to take part from the beginning of March 2021. For more information, visit census.gov.uk/ni or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @NICensus2021 i