I
totally agree that kittens and other pets should be sold in good condition and
well looked after. Currently under the law it is a criminal offence to keep any
animal in a poor condition or cause any unnecessary stress to animals. This
includes not treating any diseases, underfeeding or inappropriate
housing/environment.
The
Government has produced a guide for buying a cat or dog. It gives advice on
what to look for when buying a pet to make sure the illegal trade in animals
isn’t being fuelled. You can look at it here:
The
next time I meet with the Minister responsible, George Eustice, I will raise
the point about kittens not being included in the review of legislation.
