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New Bill to Combat Pet Smuggling Gains Government Support

7/5/2025

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Liberal Democrat MP Dr. Danny Chambers' groundbreaking bill to tackle pet smuggling in the UK has garnered government backing. It seeks to outlaw the import of puppies and kittens under six months, pregnant animals, and those with mutilations. This vital legislation aims to curb illegal trafficking and enhance animal welfare, responding to growing worries about social media's influence on animal abuse.

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Liberal Democrat MP Dr. Danny Chambers' groundbreaking bill to tackle pet smuggling in the UK has garnered government backing. It seeks to outlaw the import of puppies and kittens under six months, pregnant animals, and those with mutilations. This vital legislation aims to curb illegal trafficking and enhance animal welfare, responding to growing worries about social media's influence on animal abuse.