Dog Welfare discussed with animal charities
19 April 2016
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Sub-Committee holds an evidence session with a range of animal charities and veterinary representatives on the welfare of dogs, as part of its animal welfare: domestic pets inquiry.
- Watch Parliament TV: Animal welfare: domestic pets
- Inquiry: Animal welfare: domestic pets
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Sub-Committee
Witnesses
Tuesday 19 April 2016, Committee Room 15, Palace of Westminster
At 2.30pm
- Jeremy Cooper, Chief Executive, RSPCA
- Steve Goody, Deputy Chief Executive, Blue Cross
- Paula Boyden, Veterinary Director, Dogs Trust
- Claire Horton, Chief Executive, Battersea Dogs and Cats Home
At 3.30pm
- Heather Bacon, Member of Ethics and Welfare Group, British Veterinary Association (BVA)
- John Chitty, Vice President, British Small Animal Veterinary Association (BSAVA)
- Bill Lambert, Health and Breeder Services Manager, Kennel Club
Purpose of session
The evidence session covers:
- Breeding and sale of dogs
- Enforcement issues
- Pedigree dogs
Further information
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