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Stop importing puppies under 6 months of age into the UK.
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3,483 signatures
What the petition asks
Many thousands of puppies are imported at the moment.
The majority are bred in terrible conditions in puppy farms.
The parents live a life of misery and abuse.
Thousands of dogs are being destroyed every year.
The murder of mans best friend must stop.
The majority are bred in terrible conditions in puppy farms.
The parents live a life of misery and abuse.
Thousands of dogs are being destroyed every year.
The murder of mans best friend must stop.
It's estimated 40,000 puppies come from Ireland alone each year.
Some puppy farms there have a thousand bitches !Kept in terrible conditions.
Other EU countries would have even worse conditions.
The UK can stop this cruelty by banning the importing of puppies.
The general public buy puppies from online sellers. They want young baby pups.
These are often dealers,including pet shops, who buy puppies cheaply from abroad, Many of which are sick or even dying.
They often have physiological issues !
Some puppy farms there have a thousand bitches !Kept in terrible conditions.
Other EU countries would have even worse conditions.
The UK can stop this cruelty by banning the importing of puppies.
The general public buy puppies from online sellers. They want young baby pups.
These are often dealers,including pet shops, who buy puppies cheaply from abroad, Many of which are sick or even dying.
They often have physiological issues !
Timeline
| 11 Aug 2016 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 11 Feb 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
3,483
Status
Closed
Opened
11 Aug 2016
Closed
11 Feb 2017
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