The Veterinary Profession vs Puppy Farms

RE: The Veterinary Profession vs Puppy Farms

Sophie Millar — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 10:56:37 GMT

Oh my god this is disgusting I will definitely sign!!

RE: The Veterinary Profession vs Puppy Farms

Cat Henstridge — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 10:36:15 GMT

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It's horrendous isn't it? Might be worth you contacting David?

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I'm going to try that later today!

RE: The Veterinary Profession vs Puppy Farms

Jill Macdonald — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 10:24:06 GMT

It's horrendous isn't it? Might be worth you contacting David?

RE: The Veterinary Profession vs Puppy Farms

Cat Henstridge — Wed, 19 Aug 2015 09:45:35 GMT

Oh wow, that video is TERRIFYING! It really shows how much work there is to be done and what a horrendous trade we are up against.

I would encourage everyone to watch the video, from 40 minutes in, and be prepared to sit with your mouth wide open for 10 minutes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Apqm5AmR9nw

RE: The Veterinary Profession vs Puppy Farms

Jill Macdonald — Tue, 18 Aug 2015 16:58:33 GMT

Hi Cat,

Very worthwhile campaign.

There is some info from the BVA here: http://www.bva.co.uk/News-campaigns-and-policy/Policy/Companion-animals/Hereditary-defects/

Also at the recent AWF discussion forum, the illegal importation of puppies was one of the topics, and I'm sure i saw something somewhere about their involvement and work on this going forward (but can't find it right now).

The talk was very eye opening, I had NO IDEA what a massive problem it was and I would encourage ALL of you to watch it - it contains lots of really useful info to help us to advise our clients, if we're lucky enough to be able to talk to them BEFORE they go and buy the puppy. The lengths that these criminals will go to is astounding and terrifying. The talk can be viewed here (Bursting at the Seams) : http://www.bva-awf.org.uk/2015-discussion-forum

(just fast forward 40 mins to the relevant bit (David Brownlow) - although the other stuff is really interesting too)

Regards,

Jill