Government petition for regulation of rescues

[CitizenKanine]

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Some of you may have heard about the recent multi-agency raid on fake rescue 'Save a Paw' in Billericay, Essex, where 20 live dogs & the remains of at least another 37 were removed, it's currently probably the most horrific time ever for the rescue world.

The continuing fallout from 'lockdown dogs', the cost of living crisis & the XL bully ban have all created a perfect storm- genuine, respectable rescues are on their knees & sadly a lot of less than ethical people have crawled out of the woodwork to try & profit from this state of flux.

There is currently no regulation, or requirement to carry out inspections, of rescues, anyone can (& recently plenty have!) just set up a pop-up rescue in their living room, a run-down shed in the back garden, or even no physical premises at all.

They are receiving money donated by animal-loving members of the public on platforms such as GoFundMe, are not being transparent about issues with animals they've taken in or how these donations are being spent, often take animals from owners straight into new adopters' homes on the same day with no assessments, neutering, vet checks, or RBU, adopting out animals to anyone who is willing to pay, are often not qualified or experienced enough to properly assess temperaments before rehoming, passing dogs around like hot potatoes & generally have no concern for the welfare of the animals.

Petition below:

Petition: Introduce Licensing and Regulation for Dog and Cat Rescues to Protect Welfare

 

[Flobo]

I agree, I'll check this petition and sign tmrw.

I've never understood how someone like me who has only ever home boarded on a one to one basis has had to have a very in depth licence to do so, yet the above scenarios go on...and on...

 

[Linz1012]

Signed. Thanks for sharing. And for everything you do.

 

[JudyN]

@CitizenKanine, I've signed and would like to share on Facebook. Is it OK for me to nick the wording from your post, please?

 

[JoanneF]

Done.

 

[CitizenKanine]

@CitizenKanine, I've signed and would like to share on Facebook. Is it OK for me to nick the wording from your post, please?

Of course! It needs as many people on board as possible.

 

[arealhuman]

Good cause, signed. I can't see it happening though in the current financial environment, sadly.

 

[CitizenKanine]

Good cause, signed. I can't see it happening though in the current financial environment, sadly.

And the fact that sadly very little of the legislation we already have is enforced- you only have to see how puppy farmers have found loopholes to get around Lucy's Law & are now thriving more than ever, & of course the poor sentencing dished out for animal cruelty & neglect.

I'm sad to say I was so hopeful when the Animal Welfare Act was brought in back in 2006, & that the UK looked like it would be setting an example to the rest of the world, but if anything I think wilful abuse & exploitation of animals has become significantly worse

 

[Dibbythedog]

Signed. Just shocking.

 

[Flobo]

Signed.
Sadly I agree, without teams to enforce the legislation, it's hard to see any improvements with what we have already. The increase in animal abuse, neglect and exploitation has gone through the roof, it's just heart breaking Just the fact anyone can go online and buy absolutely any animal they desire is unbelievable...(another issue I know)

It is important to keep trying to do something though!