Ear cropping is illegal in the UK. But the import of dogs with cropped ears isn’t. This means that dogs with cropped ears can still be brought into the UK to be sold. And it gives a smokescreen for the unnecessary, cruel practice to carry on here.
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The Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, or the Imports Bill for short, is currently going through Parliament.
18143 of you emailed your MP to ask them to support the bill. Thank you for doing your part to change the lives of countless dogs and cats.
With your help, the bill has now reached the House of Lords. We’re one step closer to closing the legal loophole that allows ear cropping to continue.
This is a big step forward. But the bill still needs to make continued progress before time runs out in this parliamentary term.
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What is the Imports Bill?
If passed, the bill will help stop the import of dogs with cropped ears. It would also help tackle puppy and kitten smuggling, and the import of animals that are about to give birth.
We have been calling for this legislation for years – this is the third version of the Imports Bill to come to Parliament.
Why this matters?
The Imports Bill has the power to change the lives of dogs and cats in a number of ways.
Preventing poor breeding practices
The bill can help stop the import of animals with mutilations, including dogs with cropped ears and cats that have been declawed, so fewer animals are put through these cruel procedures.
It will reduce the number of animals brought into the UK in poor conditions, including puppies, kittens and animals about to give birth.
Ear Cropping Explained
Ear cropping is often done to dogs without any pain relief or anaesthetic. And in most cases, with a standard knife or blade.
People may want dogs with cropped ears to look 'powerful’, but the impact on dogs goes beyond how they look.
Thank you to Dr Danny Chambers MP and Dr Neil Hudson MP for bringing this Bill forward.
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