View the Parallel Parliament page for the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill 2023-24

Information since 13 Dec 2025, 6:08 p.m.

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Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill 2023-24 mentioned

Petitions

Allow exemptions for genuine rescue dogs with cropped ears or docked tails. Petition Rejected - 21 Signatures We call on Parliament to amend the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill to allow exemptions for genuine rescue dogs with cropped ears or docked tails. Exemptions should apply only to registered organisations with proof of shelter origin. This petition was rejected on 8th Jan 2026 as it duplicates an existing petition Found: We call on Parliament to amend the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill to allow exemptions

Department Publications - Policy and Engagement

Tuesday 13th January 2026 Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Source Page: Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee report on the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill Document: Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee report on the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill (webpage) Found: Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee report on the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill

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Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill 2023-24 mentioned in Welsh results

Welsh Committee Publications
PDF - report Inquiry: Legislative Consent: Public Office (Accountability) Bill Found: our Report on the Welsh Government’s Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill
PDF - report Inquiry: The Welsh Government’s Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill Found: recent reports: The Welsh Government’s Legislative Consent Memorandum on the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill