Government & Legislation
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Mar- 2020 -16 March
County Durham sees fall in dog issues
Work in Durham to encourage dog owners to be more responsible has seen a “welcome fall” in the amount of…
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13 March
Animal welfare bill supported by Scottish Parliament
The Animal and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Bill has been passed unanimously by Scottish Parliament at stage one.…
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9 March
BVA renews call for action on puppy smuggling
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has renewed its calls for tighter restrictions on pet travel following the government’s response to…
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2 March
Government launches ‘Petfished’ campaign
The government has today (2 March) launched a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of puppy and kitten farming, with…
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Feb- 2020 -6 February
Government supports ‘tougher’ sentencing for animal abusers
The government has announced its support of a new law that would mean animal abusers could face up to five…
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Jan- 2020 -28 January
Wigan Council launches ‘Paws and Pick It Up’ campaign
Wigan Council has announced the launch of a new campaign to encourage residents to pick up after their pets. The…
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24 January
Webbox reveals ‘obscure’ pet laws in the UK
Encouraging your dog to bark the Lancashire Coast could lead to a £5,000 fine and even a criminal record unless…
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7 January
Pet food company pays £75,000 for recycling negligence
Nottingham-based pet food and products manufacturer, Kennelpak has paid over £75,000 to the Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust and the Erewash Canal…
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6 January
Government to revise pet bans for tenants
Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has announced an overhaul of model tenancy contracts in a bid to “make it easier for…
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2 January
Government considers compulsory microchipping for cats
The government has urged pet owners to microchip all cats and dogs in a newly launched appeal. In a new…
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