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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Sean Bell

New bill hopes to cut off demand for cruel puppy farms

New bill hopes to cut off demand for cruel puppy farms

A NEW Member’s Bill has been proposed in Holyrood to deter the unlicensed breeding, selling and giving away of dogs, following concerns over their abandonment acquired during the pandemic.

SNP MSP Christine Grahame has launched the Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill, which hopes to establish greater responsibility among those considering puppy or dog ownership, as reports indicate many so-called Covid puppies are being abandoned as people return to work in the wake of eased restrictions.

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