DEFRA

Pet shop owner fined for illegal puppy sales

A pet shop owner has been fined for forging a underage puppy’s passport and then selling the pet online. Artur…

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Defra minister visits Pets at Home

A Defra minister visited Pets at Home’s New Malden store to learn more about the National Invasive Species Week. Lord Gardiner, who…

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Benyfit Natural launches new ‘Mini’ recipes at PATS

Raw food specialist Benyfit Natural has announced the launch of its all-new Benyfit Mini Range exclusively at PATS Sandown in Surrey…

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New avian flu measures announced

New measures to protect against avian flu have been confirmed by the Government chief vet. A more targeted approach will be…

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New avian flu measures announced

New measures to protect against avian flu have been confirmed by the Government chief vet. A more targeted approach will be…

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Gumtree responds to puppy smuggling sellers

Gumtree has responded to the claim that two puppy smugglers sold pets on its website. Two Southport residents, originally from…

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RSPCA to keep powers of prosecution

Private prosecutions will continue to be made by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a new report reveals. MPs…

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PIF responds to Defra’s ‘next steps’ for animal establishment licensing

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has broadly welcomed DEFRA’s Next Steps document on the review of animal establishment licensing, which…

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New puppy sale laws crack down on backyard breeders

The sales of puppies younger than eight weeks has been made illegal in a bid to crack down on irresponsible…

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Abuse and violence towards retail workers increases by 40%, finds BRC

There has been a 40 percent increase in violence and other forms of abuse against retail workers in the past…

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