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The Imports Bill
Ear cropping is illegal in the UK. But the import of dogs with cropped ears isn’t. This means they can still be brought into the UK to be sold. And it gives a smokescreen for the unnecessary, cruel practice to carry on here.
Right now, we’ve got a chance to change this.
What is the Imports Bill?
The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, or the Imports Bill for short, is currently going through the House of Commons, with the Report Stage scheduled for 4th July. If passed, it will help stop the import of dogs with cropped ears. It would also help tackle puppy and kitten smuggling, and the import of animals that are about to give birth.
But we have to act fast.
We have been calling for this legislation for years – this is the third version of the Imports Bill to come to parliament.
If we don’t get enough support before the parliamentary session ends in the coming weeks, we’ll have missed our chance.
How can I help?
This is our chance to help stop ear cropping. You can help get the bill made into law and change the lives of countless dogs and cats.
Will you help us speak up, for them? Ask your MP to support the bill today by sending them an email.
https://www.battersea.org.uk/what-we-do/animal-welfare-campaigning/imports-bill
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