Rejected petition Introduce an animal cruelty offenders registry and licensing for breeders.

The pandemic has fuelled a surge for puppies, as a direct result of demand, dog thefts have become endemic.

Often gangs linked to other serious crimes such as drug and trafficking rings are now making millions off the heartbreak of loving families and naive buyers.

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Animal cruelty often occurs alongside or precedes further extreme behaviours and antisocial behaviour disorders.

Whilst the criminal system is already over strained and handing out long sentences for animal abuse may not always be possible.

A registry would allow law enforcement and other relevant parties to monitor and track cases. It would also allow breeders to check potential buyers, bringing puppy purchasing more inline with adoption protocols.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/573147

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/330345

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/558511

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/555103

https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/568523

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Date submitted 24 January 2021
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