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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Iwan Stone & Paige Freshwater

UK government urged to change law so Ukrainians aren't forced to abandon pets

Ukrainian families fleeing the conflict in their homeland to the UK should not have to abandon their pets, animal charities claim.

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are putting pressure on the UK government as strict immigration laws force them to leave cats, dogs and others behind.

Currently, all animals entering the UK must be vaccinated, microchipped and test negative for rabies - but PETA say this is impossible to do as Ukrainians flee invading Russian forces.

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