End of puppy farming in Ireland?

[puppyalert]

I doubt it as they are still going to allow large numbers of dogs to be kept in agriculture sheds, all be it licensed and inspected - we have that in Wales and that makes no difference to the dogs and puppies within the confines of these buildings as the inspections are lax. It is still mass breeding on a commercial scale supplying puppies for the pet trade. We all must make a concerted effort during 2012 to stop puppies being exploited by placing pressure on Governments to prohibit the sale of puppies from pet shops and dealers. If there were no outlets for their puppies the puppy farmers/commercial breeders in Ireland and Wales would not have a ready UK market to sell their puppies to.

http://www.drogheda-independent.ie/lifesty...ng-2974183.html

 

[Dobiegirl]

Its a start in the right direction and traceability will make all the difference, education is the key to getting the info out there to perspective buyers but how that is going to be achieved god only knows.

The inspections need to be tightened up and warnings issued to anyone not towing the line with the assurrance if they are not carried out they will be shut down.