Bill aims to strengthen animal welfare by closing legal loopholes around imports of dogs, cats and ferretsThe government has thrown its weight behind a bill to crack down on puppy smuggling as part of a commitment to strengthening animal welfare.Ministers announced on Friday that they were supporting a private member’s bill sponsored by Danny Chambers, a Liberal Democrat MP and veterinary surgeon, to crack down on the pet-smuggling trade. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/29/uk-ministers-support-bill-puppy-smuggling-animal-welfare
Author : Eleni Courea Political correspondent
Publish date : 2024-11-29 17:50:25
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UK ministers support bill to crack down on puppy smuggling
