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<p>Legitimate rescue homes do incredible work rescuing and rehoming thousands of sick,
abandoned and stray animals each year. I recognise that with the ban on commercial
third party sales coming into force, stakeholders are concerned that disreputable
dealers could reinvent themselves as rescues. We are actively exploring these issues
with the rescue and rehoming sector.</p><p> </p><p>We need to be confident of the
benefits and the impacts of any regulations placed on rescue and rehoming centres,
particularly on some of the smaller rescues. We will consider proposals once we have
fully consulted with the sector and understood the impact of any proposals.</p><p>
</p><p>In the meantime, in order to prevent third-party sellers from presenting themselves
as rehoming centres, we will work with the Canine and Feline Sector Group and local
authorities to develop specific guidance to help distinguish between non-commercial
rescue and rehoming centres, which are charities, and pet sellers which are businesses.</p>
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