It's very disappointing to see the Kept Animals Bill die a long slow death in parliament. While the govt has committed to taking forward measures individually, the power & strength in terms of improving the health and welfare of millions of animals, came from its breadth & depth.
My Government is developing proposals to crack down on puppies being reared in unhealthy circumstances by unscrupulous breeders who have a total disregard for their welfare. It’s absolutely right we do everything we can to eradicate animal cruelty from our society.