We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Product Safety Report for Molly’s Country Crafts Knitted Kittens sold via Etsy presenting a serious risk of asphyxiation.
If you buy a pet dog or cat, it’s important that you make checks to help combat the illegal trade in pet animals.
How to get a licence to sell animals as pets, and the conditions you'll need to meet.
Seeking views on plans to introduce a ban on the commercial third-party sales of puppies and kittens in England.
Bring your pet to Great Britain - microchipping, pet passports, vaccinations
Seeking evidence on what the effects of introducing a ban on third party sales of puppies and kittens in England would be.
New measures will close existing loopholes exploited by unscrupulous breeders and traders
The government have announced a consultation on a ban on third party puppy and kitten sales in England.
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
New 'Lucy's Law' legislation laid in Parliament to end puppy and kitten farming.
Public urged to think twice before buying a pet this Christmas
New legislation laid in Parliament today introducing mandatory cat microchipping
The government has confirmed it will be banning third party sales of puppies and kittens, Animal Welfare Minister David Rutley announced today (23 December).
‘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
Prospective puppy and kitten owners warned of risks of being ‘Petfished’ when buying a pet online following lockdown demand surge
Government to introduce compulsory cat microchipping to help reunite lost and stray pets
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. Don’t worry we won’t send you spam or share your email address with anyone.