Good News Update:
New regulations to ban 3rd-party puppy/kitten sales in
Wales has passed into law, the new legislation, a mayor step forward will come
into force on the 10th September 2021.
Lucys Law came into force in England in April 2020 and the
Welch Senydd voted to pass their new law in March 2021, breeders are to be held
accountable with enforceable legislation as it will become illegal to purchase
a puppy or kitten from a 3rd party source eg a pet-shop or online
front which is selling puppies from diabolical battery farms where hundreds of
dogs are imprisoned and used as breeding machines, a sickening situation which
dogs, adults and puppies have suffered (and died) from for years.
The vote has now passed in the Senedd introducing new
regulations for pet sales. The regulations will also ban third party sales of
puppies and kittens – The Animal Welfare Licensing of Animals (Wales) Regulations 2021.
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This means that from 10 September it will be an offence to
sell a puppy or kitten which the seller has not bred themselves. Crucially the
new Regulations requires the seller to have bred the puppy or kitten “at the
premises” – which puts a stop to lengthy and multiple transportations for the
young animals, which can cause distress. This applies to travel in and around
Wales, as well as banning puppies and kittens from being brought in to Wales,
for sale.
Minister for Environment, Energy and Rural Affairs Lesley
Griffiths said:
Our much-loved pets fill us with joy, complete our families,
and have helped us get through tough lockdowns during the pandemic.
I want to thank all Senedd members for voting to ban the
third party sales of puppies and kittens today. The people of Wales who
responded to our consultation were overwhelmingly in favour of making this
happen, and the charities, vets, volunteers and organisations that have worked
tirelessly to help form the law into what has been passed today also deserve
our thanks.
We hope a ban will encourage respectful and responsible
attitudes towards all animals, provide greater transparency for people who wish
to welcome puppies or kittens into their homes as to how they have been bred,
and empower Local Authorities to take action if they have concerns about how
puppies and kittens are being bred and sold.
Chief Veterinary Officer Christianne Glossop said:
The way we treat animals reflects the values of our society.
That is why Welsh Government and the Wales Animal Health and Welfare Framework
Group work in conjunction to promote high animal welfare standards and the
responsible ownership of animals. This law will now close loopholes to protect
the welfare and wellbeing of our puppies and kittens, while educating us all
about what is right and fair for our pets.
The Regulations will come fully into force on 10
September. During this time Statutory
Guidance will be co-produced to support enforcement by Local Authorities and
this timeline will also allow existing sellers affected to make changes and
consider a different operating model to mitigate any potential impact.
