Illegal Pet Trade

Vet who ran pet shop from home convicted of importing illegal puppies

A mobile vet based in Prestwich has been convicted for illegally importing puppies into the UK for sale and running…

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New illegal puppy trade guidelines launched

Independent Vetcare (IVC) are to release guidelines for its 500 practices giving them advice on how to educate clients and…

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Illegal cyanide fishers targeted by industry

The aquatic industry is taking steps to target illegal cyanide fishing. Scientists are a step closer to ending the deadly…

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Illegal puppy trader given community service

An illegal puppy trader has been given a 250 hour unpaid community payback order, following an investigation by the Scottish…

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Illegal puppy trade fuelled by Christmas

The illegal smuggling of puppies has seen a surge in the run up to Christmas. Nearly 100 puppies were seized…

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Illegal puppy trader receives lifetime ban

An illegal puppy trader who caused suffering to animals in his care has been banned from keeping pets for life…

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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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Illegal cat fur sold by high street retailer

UK fashion chain Missguided has allegedly been selling shoes containing cat fur on the British high-street. Following a joint investigation…

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Rabies risk as illegally imported animals found in pet shop

Three illegally imported opossums are feared to be on the loose in the UK, sparking rabies fears. The cat-sized marsupials…

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Scottish SPCA welcomes debate on illegal puppy trafficking

MSP Emma Harper led a Members’ Business debate today (Wednesday, 21 December) at Holyrood to highlight the practice of illegal…

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