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13 January 2006 Animal welfare moves one step forward
Further progress has been made in ensuring the welfare of pets in the UK. The Animal Welfare Bill has progressed without any opposition to the next stage of the parliamentary process after it received cross-party support in the House of Commons, the RSPCA reports.
If the bill becomes legislation, a greater emphasis will be placed on pet owners to properly care for their pets, potentially leading to a greater number of people purchasing pet insurance to ensure they are able to comply with the law.
Issues such as the non-therapeutic docking amputation of dogs' tails, a ban on wild animals in circuses and on commercial pet fairs were all discussed by MPs.
"This new offence will place a legal obligation on owners to properly care for their pets, and help prevent the neglect thousands of animals endure each year," commented the RSPCA.
It is hoped that the bill will be enacted in the summer of 2006, subject to approval from the next stages of the parliamentary process.
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