Illegal Pet Trade
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Mar- 2018 -9 MarchCurrent Affairs
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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Jan- 2018 -4 JanuaryCurrent Affairs
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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Dec- 2017 -11 DecemberCurrent Affairs
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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Nov- 2017 -24 NovemberCurrent Affairs
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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14 NovemberCurrent Affairs
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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Oct- 2017 -25 OctoberCurrent Affairs
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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Apr- 2017 -19 AprilCurrent Affairs
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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10 AprilCurrent Affairs
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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Mar- 2017 -14 MarchCurrent Affairs
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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Dec- 2016 -21 DecemberCurrent Affairs
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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