Scottish SPCA's Assured Puppy Breeder Scheme

That the Parliament welcomes the launch by the Scottish SPCA of its Assured Puppy Breeder Scheme; understands that this scheme is free and voluntary, allowing breeders to register to assure buyers that they are consistent with animal welfare best practice; notes that this scheme will promote the breeders registered with it, with the aim of recognising responsible breeders and directing the public to them and away from so-called puppy factory farms, where bitches and puppies are often kept in horrendous conditions, producing puppies with a number of medical and behavioural issues and leaving new owners to pick up the pieces; hopes that this scheme will see a positive uptake both from breeders and from prospective buyers, and encourages anyone interested to visit saynotopuppydealers.co.uk/becoming-a-scottish-spca-assured-puppy-breeder/ to learn more.