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<p>We have received representations suggesting that the Pet Animals Act 1951 could
be updated in particular to deal with sale of pets on the internet and banning the
sale of puppies and kittens from pet shops. Tthe Act already applies to sales of pet
animals over the internet Anyone selling pets commercially from any sort of premises,
whether on the high street or on-line from a private dwelling by way of example, is
required to be licensed by their local authority.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The
welfare of all animals sold from pet shops is provided for, not only in the provisions
of the 1951 Act, but also under the Animal Welfare Act 2006 which requires that all
owners must provide for the welfare needs of their animals.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>
</p><p>Guidance on the <em>Model Conditions for Pet Vending Licensing</em> assists
local authorities with the licensing and inspection of pet shops, whether on-line
or not and includes a specific section on dogs. The document was recently updated
to take account of the latest welfare standards.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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