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‘Petfished’ campaign urges people to spot ‘red flags’ when buying a puppy or kitten ahead of ban on third party sales - ‘Lucy’s Law’ coming into force on 6 April
A ban on third party puppy sales will be explored as part of a package of animal welfare reforms
More than £5 million has been raised by a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) taskforce tackling dishonest dog breeders selling pups on the black market.
Tougher dog breeding licensing to protect the welfare of puppies from back street breeders will be introduced under proposals announced today.
Proposals include reducing the number of litters a breeder can produce without a licence to improve pet welfare standards
The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 come into force today
Four men have had their sentences increased under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme
UK launches first ever action plan to improve the welfare and conservation of animals at home and abroad
Taskforce will investigate and draw up action to tackle these crimes.
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill receives Royal Assent and will allow tougher penalties for animal cruelty
During the year that the Force celebrates its 50th anniversary, the Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) Dog Training School has achieved national accreditation.
Pet Theft Taskforce delivers report with key findings and recommendations
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced that animal abusers could face up to five years in prison
Motorway patrols expect to deal with a variety of incidents and problems during their shift and they are not always confined to just humans.
From today (6 April 2016) it will be compulsory for owners to ensure their dog is microchipped.
The first MOD Police Service dogs to be born to the police dog unit at Her Majesty's Naval Base Devonport in Plymouth are learning to walk and eat solid food for the first time.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
An Irish Wolfhound puppy called Domhnall is the new regimental mascot for the 1st Battalion Irish Guards.
Born last weekend, 12 Belgian Shepherd puppies are the first ever MOD police dog service recruits to be born to the police dog unit at Her Majesty's Naval Base Devonport.
The amount it costs to place a banned type of dog on the Index of Exempted Dogs is increasing from the 1st July 2013.
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