Charities call for the next government to protect companion animals

‘Don't forget about the animals’ is the call from Battersea Dogs & Cats Home to the next UK government. Launching a 10-point manifesto last week, the charity set out the most pressing welfare issues affecting dogs and cats. It is calling for tougher sentencing for animal cruelty, the tightening of regulations around the breeding and sale of dogs, and a new pet passports scheme ahead of the UK leaving the EU. Claire Horton, Battersea's chief executive, commented: ‘We know how much the public cares about these issues – prior to the 2015 General Election a YouGov poll showed that around one in six voters would determine their vote based on animal welfare issues, while 87 per cent said they would be more likely to vote for a party that prioritised animal welfare. 'Disappointingly, animal welfare has rarely been discussed during the election campaign, so we will continue...
Source: Veterinary Record - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: News section Source Type: research