Lucys Law Passed in Wales

 Good News Update:

New regulations to ban  3^rd-party puppy/kitten sales in Wales has passed into law, the new legislation, a mayor step forward will come into force on the 10^th 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 3^rd 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.

Huge Puppy Farm Carmarthenshire Wales-Update

Peaceful protest planned as dog lovers stand united against 196 dog Puppy Farm:

 
Carmarthenshire Council planning committee met on the 18th August 2011 to discuss a retrospective planning application for Beili Bewd Farm in Carmarthenshire Wales.

Planning is sought for a converted agricultural shed to kennel 96 dogs used for breeding, bringing the total number of breeding dogs to 196 on site. Planning application w/24449 was sadly ‘recommended for approval’ you can read the details on the council web site here.

A council site visit (to the breeding kennels) is now scheduled for 30th August, after this, the council are expected on the same day to conclude the application.

The council have stated they received 739 representations; objections were submitted in writing and covered many issues including that of animal welfare, coming from across the country, we submitted our own objection and received a written reply from the council.

Protesters gathered outside Carmarthen County Hall at the last planning meeting to peacefully protest against this puppy farm, you can have your say here ‘Protest over puppyfarm in Carmarthenshire’

The elimination of all factory farming of dogs is needed, if this application succeeds this one premises will be the largest in Wales.  

Whilst thousands of dogs are dying in flooded council pounds and stray dog kennels across the country due to their over-breeding, puppy farms are licensed to churn out huge numbers of puppies from parents kept confined within concrete pens to be used solely for breeding.

There is also a petition set up ‘Say No to Carmarthenshire puppy farm, currently supported by 2,285 people, please sign the petition and pass it on to your contacts and friends.

On 30 August there is a peaceful protest organised for 11am outside Carmarthen County Hall, all are welcome-just turn up, the press are expected to attend, 196 dogs need your voice and your support, please don’t forget them.