Campaigners and MPs call for new laws to end pet thefts

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Campaigners and MPs call for new laws to end pet thefts

Pressure is increasing on the government to toughen the laws on pet thefts. It came as Welsh farmers warned about the increase in dog thefts.

Date - 6th August 2020
By - Chris Smith

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Campaigners and MPs have called on the government to update the Theft Act 1968 to reflect the rapid increase in value of puppies and working dogs. Dr Daniel Allen, of the Stolen and Missing Pets Alliance (SAMPA), said the current legislation meant...

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