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Implement specific measures limiting pet imports and banning puppies, kittens, and late-term pregnant animals.

Recommendation
As soon as possible, and certainly by the end of the current Parliament, the Government must ensure the following measures are implemented: • A limit on the number of dogs, cats and ferrets that can be imported by an individual into the UK from five per person to five per vehicle, and three per foot or air passenger. • A ban on the importation of puppies and kittens under six months. • A ban on the importation of pregnant dogs and cats in the last 30% of gestation. (Paragraph 85) Biosecurity and pre-import health checks
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 20 December 2024. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age 2.4 yrs
Report published 05 Apr 2024