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The Government is developing proposals to crack down on puppies being reared in unhealthy circumstances by unscrupulous breeders who have a total disregard for their welfare.
Lord Gardiner sets out his top tips to avoid dishonest pet sellers
New 'Lucy's Law' legislation laid in Parliament to end puppy and kitten farming.
‘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
The government has confirmed it will be banning third party sales of puppies and kittens, Animal Welfare Minister David Rutley announced today (23 December).
Third-party puppy sales banned in England from Monday 6 April
Tougher dog breeding licensing to protect the welfare of puppies from back street breeders will be introduced under proposals announced today.
Four men have had their sentences increased under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme
Proposals include reducing the number of litters a breeder can produce without a licence to improve pet welfare standards
Employment Appeal Tribunal judgment of Judge Eady on 5 April 2018.
Employment Tribunal decision.
An Irish Wolfhound puppy called Domhnall is the new regimental mascot for the 1st Battalion Irish Guards.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Armed forces ration packs are being given a kick with the introduction of a new hot sauce, created by a former submariner.
Approximately 210,000 people a year are attacked by dogs in England alone, including 4,000 postal workers trying to deliver mail.
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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