This petition was submitted during the 2010-2015 parliament

Petition Petition for the Government to Tackle Dog Breeding and Introduce a Responsible Breeder Programme

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We call upon the Government to take action in tackling the prolific problem of abandoned dogs, overwhelmed rescue centres & countless dogs being euthanised for space.

To introduce Compulsory Breeding Licenses to ANYONE wanting to breed Dogs, a Responsible Breeder Programme for all breeders & impose greater control of breeders.

To ensure breeders take lifetime responsiblilty for their litters including ongoing support to buyers & help to rehome

To ensure breeders educate prospective buyers on the breeds being sold / bought

Ensure breeders homecheck before selling on a pup

Ensure spot checking of all breeders premises

End puppy farms & pet shop selling

Licensing of all pups (like a car log book)

Implement a temporary breeding ban on breeds currently most overwhelming rescues (SBT)

Compulsory microchipping of pups

Compulsory neutering of litters, with the exception of pups specifically approved for licensed breeding

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