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Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
UK Chief Vet urges owners to take all necessary steps to ensure they are complying with the law
If you find a stray dog and cannot contact the owner, you must report it to the council
How to get a licence to breed dogs, and the conditions you must meet.
The CMA has launched a review into the veterinary services market for household pets.
What you must do to bring your pet to the UK from Ukraine if you are seeking refuge.
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
From 31 December 2023 breeding, selling, advertising, rehoming, abandoning and allowing an XL Bully dog to stray will be illegal.
Owners must act now to register their dog by 31 January
How to get approval to transport pet cats, dogs and ferrets, and when you must transport assistance dogs with their owners.
How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.
How to apply for a licence to offer boarding for cats and dogs, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
Use this certificate to bring your pet dog, cat or ferret, or assistance dog, to Great Britain (England, Wales and Scotland).
Find out which live animals and animal foods or feeding stuffs are zero-rated for VAT.
What pet owners need to do if their animal has suspected or confirmed bovine TB.
The local council must keep public areas like parks, playgrounds and pavements clear of dog mess - report a dog fouling problem to the local council
The Government has announced today that ‘American XL Bully’ dogs will be banned.
How to manage the burial of animal remains to prevent or limit groundwater pollution.
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