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<p>The UK carries out more checks of pets at the border than most other EU member
states. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) works in partnership with Dogs Trust,
enforcement bodies and transport carriers to identify non-compliant animals destined
for Dover and Folkestone ports. This partnership in collaboration with the intelligence-led
Task Force has led to over 800 puppies being seized since 2015.</p><p> </p><p>Demand
drives the illegal trafficking of puppies. Defra works with stakeholders to drive
up standards for advertising, and to educate potential owners on how to responsibly
buy a pet. Defra has published guidance on buying a pet. We have recently consulted
on a ban on third party sales of puppies and kittens, and are completing the analysis
of the results.</p>
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