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Criminals continue to take advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to commit fraud, as a scam involving the purchase of pets, such as puppies and kitten
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05/05/2020
Third-party puppy sales banned in England from Monday 6 April Today (Monday 6 April) the Government has introduced landmark new legislation to tackle
07/04/2020
Pets suffering with too much weight is a problem that stretches beyond the four-legged kind as a leading vet reveals that obesity in snakes is a big i
19/03/2020
'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
03/03/2020
Nearly half (42%) of the pet rabbits that vets see in the UK spend their life alone, despite evidence showing that they are healthier and happier when
08/02/2020
One in eight puppy buyers suspect they were lied to by the seller of their puppy Puppy buyers describe the horrific reality behind many online pupp
31/01/2020
Gumtree has been flooded with listing from owners desperate to get rid of dogs Reasons include allergies, moving house or job, or not having the t
07/01/2020
People in Scotland are increasingly buying puppies online despite the risk of purchasing from illegal breeders, according to new research. Almost hal
13/11/2019
Dogs Trust, the UK's largest dog welfare charity, is urging the public not to buy or give dogs as present, as new statistics show online searches for
06/11/2019
A new furry friend can make a great addition to the family, but Bedford Borough Council is warning local residents to be cautious and carry out checks
29/10/2019
The RSPCA rescued more cats than any other animal last year after they collected more than 22,000 as a result of calls to their national cruelty line.
23/10/2019
This Adoptober, the RSPCA reminding people that there's no such thing as a 'starter pet' as hundreds of these misunderstood creatures are coming into
21/10/2019
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) and animal welfare groups are urging vets to support The Kitten Checklist, released today, by recommending it
24/09/2019
New research shows consequences of impulsive UK puppy buying habits as charity urges public to #PAWs4thought this Puppy Awareness Week Nearly a thi
26/08/2019
Action Fraud is warning the public that fraudsters are posting advertisements for non-existent animals and pet accessories online. Between March
12/03/2019
Prospective pet owners should be careful of adverts for pets from fraudsters, Action Fraud is warning. Between March 2012 and April 2018, 5,066 peopl
HAMPSHIRE’S future pet owners are being warned of a new online fraud that has so far scammed victims out of £3m. Fraudsters are advertising pets and
11/03/2019
Its owners always knew something was wrong, but have only recently found out the truth When Rebecca Lugg went along to collect her new puppy, everyth
09/01/2019 Wales
As they face a surge in cases, rehoming centres fear legislation banning third-party pet sales will be delayed. Penny, a nine-week-old Staffordshire
04/01/2019
A NEW website has been launched to protect members of the public from dodgy pet sellers. PDSA has joined forces with other animal welfare organisatio
02/12/2018 UK
Resource will also help people buy pets responsibly The UK’s top welfare organisations, trade associations and veterinary bodies have joined forces t
20/11/2018
It’s estimated 1,000 new adverts for pets appear online every day in the UK.Now, a number of animal welfare charities, veterinary bodies and trade ass
19/11/2018
1,000 new adverts for pets appear online every day in the UK 37% of people admit to doing no research before purchase Over 10% of people reported
16/11/2018 UK
The UK’s leading industry and veterinary bodies and animal welfare organisations are putting on a united front to stop Britain’s animal lovers being d
We’re a nation of animal lovers, which sadly makes us an easy target for unscrupulous sellers. A quick online search for the dog of your dreams can pu
15/11/2018 UK
By Nicole Mowbray and Amy Oliver for The Mail on Sunday Torment of the teacup puppies: Yes they're unbelievably cute and adored by C-list celebrities
28/07/2018 LONDON
The House has considered e-petition 213451 relating to the sale of puppies by pet shops and commercial third-party dealers. The proposed ban is known
21/05/2018 LONDON
The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 were considered in Grand Committee by the House of Lords.
27/03/2018 LONDON
The Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (England) Regulations 2018 were considered in Committee by the House of Commons. Re
20/03/2018 LONDON
Following a record number of nominations for the second consecutive year, Ceva Animal Health has revealed its shortlist for its eighth annual Ceva Ani
13/02/2018 LONDON
Ceva Animal Health has revealed its shortlist for its eighth annual Animal Welfare Awards. Read the full article here
Veterinary and animal welfare bodies have applauded the Government’s stated intention to implement the biggest-ever legal crackdown on unscrupulous pu
15/01/2018 LONDON
