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UK Lawmakers Pass Bill to Stop Imports of Kittens and Puppies
- The House of Commons approved legislation introduced by Lib Dem MP Dr Danny Chambers on July 4, 2025, aimed at combating the illegal trade and mistreatment of imported dogs, cats, and ferrets.
- The Bill seeks to end puppy smuggling by prohibiting the importation of young puppies and kittens below six months of age, preventing entry of heavily pregnant animals, and banning pets that have undergone mutilation, thereby sealing loopholes used by traffickers.
- The legislation also addresses public health concerns and the influence of social media in increasing demand for mutilated dogs, such as those with cropped ears.
- Dr Chambers described the act of taking puppies and kittens away from their mothers shortly after birth as extremely inhumane, while Environment Minister Emma Hardy emphasized that the new regulations mark an important advancement in combating pet smuggling.
- The Bill now moves to the House of Lords and signals the UK’s commitment to improving animal welfare and disrupting illegal pet trade networks.
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