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Children to be banned from buying pets
Kudos for the British government!!!
Children to be banned from buying pets Matthew Tempest and agencies Wednesday July 14, 2004 Children will be banned from buying pets in a radical shake-up of domestic animal law amid proposals being unveiled by the government today. And the tradition of handing out goldfish as prizes at fairs will also be banned, if the bill becomes law unchanged. Ministers believe children under 16 are not mature enough to be responsible for the duty of care needed to protect their pets. Under proposals in the new animal welfare bill, which was being presented to parliament today, adults will have to buy any new additions to the family home. Other plans in the bill include tougher penalties for animal offences, such as cruelty, and a tightening of regulations governing places where animals are "captive bred", such as zoos. Officials say message at the heart of the bill is the principle that keeping an animal is a privilege, not a right. Campaign groups today welcomed moves to shore up legislation, but warned that the bill, from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, did not go far enough. The Liberal Democrat environment spokesman Norman Baker warned the bill could be a "lame duck". Animal Aid said it feared that early suggestions of powers to remove vulnerable pets from homes before they are harmed have not made the bill. A spokesman said: "Latest media reports suggest that this duty of care provision, which is supported by the RSPCA, has now been ruled out. This would be a seriously retrograde step." The bill was being presented to parliament by animal health and welfare minister Ben Bradshaw this morning. A government source said: "We are putting duty of care at the heart of the bill. "The main thrust is to bring all animal welfare legislation since the Protection of Animals Act 1911 into the 21st century." The proposals, if approved, will bring all animals under the same standards that farm animals have to be kept. The planned ban on children buying pets comes amid fears youngsters do not truly appreciate the commitment needed in raising animals, can become bored or simply do not realise how large they can grow. The Animal Aid spokesman said the bill "is likely to play a useful role in consolidating and updating existing laws relating to the protection of animals". But he also raised a number of concerns including fears that one-day fairs, where exotic animals are often sold, may be made legal. "Reptiles and birds are especially unsuited to a life in captivity," he said. "On the basis of evidence gathered from bird and reptile markets, there is overwhelming scientific and veterinary opinion relating both to insurmountable animal welfare problems, and also potential public health hazards." The group also wants the group to provide some legal protection for the 20-30 million pheasants bred annually. It also wants better protection for horses bred for commercial racing and has called for passport system to be introduced which could log identification details, injuries, veterinary treatments, races run and transfer-of-owner details. -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 17:13:14 GMT, Victor Martinez
yodeled: Officials say message at the heart of the bill is the principle that keeping an animal is a privilege, not a right. Excellent. Does this go for adoption, too? Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com alt.tv.frasier FAQ: http://www.im-listening.net/FAQ/ |
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On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 17:13:14 GMT, Victor Martinez
yodeled: Officials say message at the heart of the bill is the principle that keeping an animal is a privilege, not a right. Excellent. Does this go for adoption, too? Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com alt.tv.frasier FAQ: http://www.im-listening.net/FAQ/ |
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On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 17:13:14 GMT, Victor Martinez
yodeled: Officials say message at the heart of the bill is the principle that keeping an animal is a privilege, not a right. Excellent. Does this go for adoption, too? Theresa Stinky Pictures: http://community.webshots.com/album/125591586JWEFwh My Blog: http://www.humanitas.blogspot.com alt.tv.frasier FAQ: http://www.im-listening.net/FAQ/ |
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Kreisleriana wrote in message ... On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 17:13:14 GMT, Victor Martinez yodeled: Officials say message at the heart of the bill is the principle that keeping an animal is a privilege, not a right. Excellent. Does this go for adoption, too? I can't speak for any other group, but we won't adopt a cat out to anyone under 18. Jeanette |
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Kreisleriana wrote in message ... On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 17:13:14 GMT, Victor Martinez yodeled: Officials say message at the heart of the bill is the principle that keeping an animal is a privilege, not a right. Excellent. Does this go for adoption, too? I can't speak for any other group, but we won't adopt a cat out to anyone under 18. Jeanette |
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Kreisleriana wrote in message ... On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 17:13:14 GMT, Victor Martinez yodeled: Officials say message at the heart of the bill is the principle that keeping an animal is a privilege, not a right. Excellent. Does this go for adoption, too? I can't speak for any other group, but we won't adopt a cat out to anyone under 18. Jeanette |
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I can't speak for any other group, but we won't adopt a cat out to anyone
under 18. Jeanette I know that where I got Marble will not adopt to the under-18s. It has to be done by an adult, even if it is a pet for the child of that adult, if you see what I mean. Plus, there's the home inspection prior to adoption anyway. Cheers, helen s --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove fame & fortune **$om $ --Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off-- |
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I can't speak for any other group, but we won't adopt a cat out to anyone
under 18. Jeanette I know that where I got Marble will not adopt to the under-18s. It has to be done by an adult, even if it is a pet for the child of that adult, if you see what I mean. Plus, there's the home inspection prior to adoption anyway. Cheers, helen s --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove fame & fortune **$om $ --Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off-- |
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I can't speak for any other group, but we won't adopt a cat out to anyone
under 18. Jeanette I know that where I got Marble will not adopt to the under-18s. It has to be done by an adult, even if it is a pet for the child of that adult, if you see what I mean. Plus, there's the home inspection prior to adoption anyway. Cheers, helen s --This is an invalid email address to avoid spam-- to get correct one remove fame & fortune **$om $ --Due to financial crisis the light at the end of the tunnel is switched off-- |
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