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Bill to deal with puppy farming authorized at Holyrood

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An MSP’s Bill which goals to deal with unlicensed puppy farming has handed its first vote at Holyrood.

Christine Grahame’s Welfare of Dogs (Scotland) Bill is designed to enhance animal welfare by altering the method of acquiring and proudly owning a canine.

It would create a code of follow for these shopping for, promoting and making a gift of puppies and dogs which inspires a extra accountable, knowledgeable strategy.

On Thursday, MSPs unanimously backed the overall rules of Ms Grahame’s Bill throughout its stage one vote.

In the controversy previous the vote, Ms Grahame informed the chamber she has been engaged on the difficulty for round seven years.

She stated the unlawful and unethical commerce of puppies persists, as demand for dogs has grown within the wake of the pandemic.

Describing the puppy farming trade, Ms Grahame stated: “Purchasers unaware of the fact behind the lovable on-line photographs pay 1000’s, and the conveyor belt of distress continues…

“Despite worthy endeavours by the Government and animal welfare agencies, illegal breeding, casual purchase – heart over head – continues.”

Agriculture minister Jim Fairlie outlined the Scottish Government’s assist for the overall rules of the Bill.

Mr Fairlie, a former farmer, stated he has owned and labored with dogs for almost all of his life.

He stated: “As a dog person I’m fully aware of the important role they play in our individual lives, in our communities and their contribution to society – and just how important it is that we continue to take their welfare and lifelong wellbeing seriously.”

He additionally stated a summit on accountable canine possession will take place in June.

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