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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Dalton

Illegal ‘bully’ kitten breeders selling pets illicitly on Facebook and Instagram, investigation finds

The craze for hairless “bully” cat kittens is leading unlicensed breeders to illegally use Instagram and Facebook to sell the animals for thousands of pounds each, an investigation has uncovered.

“Bully” cats, which have soared in popularity on social media, are born to suffer, according to critics. Bred to be short-legged and hairless, the animals are at high risk of health problems and die younger than other cats, welfare experts say.

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