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Pet thieves could be jailed for up to five years under new UK law

Pet thieves could be jailed for up to five years under new UK law



Campaigners welcome new legislation, which they say will help stamp out trade in stolen animalsPet campaigners have welcomed a law that came into force yesterday making the theft of a cat or taking or detaining a dog a criminal offence in the UK.Under the Pet Abduction Act 2024, anyone found guilty of stealing a cat or dog could face up to five years in prison as well as a fine. Continue reading…



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Publish date : 2024-08-24 16:12:01

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