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Associated Press

Britain has banned third-party sales of puppies and kittens to protect the animals from exploitation.
The government says the new law will help crack down on “puppy farms” and make it harder for unscrupulous dealers who have little regard for animal welfare.

Animal Welfare Minister David Rutley said the ban “is part of our commitment to make sure the nation’s much-loved pets get the right start in life.”
The decision follows a public consultation that found overwhelming support for banning third-party sales.
Under the new measure, people wishing to adopt a puppy or kitten would have to deal directly with a breeder or a re-homing centre, rather than pet shops or other commercial dealers.

Animal welfare groups praised the government measure as an important step forward. Marc Abraham, a veterinary surgeon who appears on television and is the founder of Pup Aid, called it “a real victory for grass-roots campaigners as well as the U.K.’s dogs and cats.”
He said the law would make breeders more accountable and make it more difficult to sell illegally smuggled puppies and kittens.
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The change was also endorsed by one of Britain’s best-known animal shelters, the Battersea Cat and Dogs Home.


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The government says the new law will help crack down on ‘puppy farms’ and make it harder for dealers who have little regard for animal welfare


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.css-1mniedq{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;}The government says the new law will help crack down on ‘puppy farms’ and make it harder for dealers who have little regard for animal welfare

The government says the new law will help crack down on ‘puppy farms’ and make it harder for dealers who have little regard for animal welfare