Animal welfare charity appeal for responsible breeders in Ayrshire
The voluntary scheme is available to any dog breeder in Scotland
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for dog breeders in Ayrshire to join its Assured Puppy Breeder Scheme.
The free scheme was launched as part of its ongoing efforts to tackle the low-welfare puppy trade.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity has seen an increase in public demand for puppies over lockdown with some bad breeders taking advantage of the situation and putting profit over the welfare of the breeding dogs and puppies they were selling.
In November, the Scottish SPCA, assisted by Police Scotland, executed a raid of property in East Ayrshire. 80 animals were seized including dogs and puppies and cats and kittens.
The voluntary scheme is available to any dog breeder in Scotland and offers one-to-one support from inspectors and an annual visit.
Members have access to support and guidance all year round and are provided with a welcome pack for every new owner.
Members will be able to send puppies to their new homes with Petplan’s 4-weeks free insurance and claim 15% discount through the Canine Health Scheme.
These benefits are in addition to tackling the low-welfare puppy trade by being a certified responsible breeder.
Find out more here: www.saynotopuppydealers.co.uk.
