There was a surge in pet purchases during COVID-19 lockdowns but MPs are now concerned about their welfare as people are at home less and the cost of living bites. They are also worried about cruel practices such as ear cropping and de-clawing of cats.
MPs have launched an inquiry into"designer dogs" and other types of animal abuse following an increased demand for pets during the pandemic.
Puppy farms - high volume dog breeding facilities - that sometimes breed"designer dogs" and the importation of heavily pregnant bitches and cats are of great concern, the cross-party committee said.purposefully bred to select the"best" characteristics of each dog, which could include looks. Examples are cockapoos, considered one of the original designer breeds, and puggles - a beagle and pug mix.
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