Sue Hayman, a Labour peer and the animal welfare minister, stated, "The smuggling of pets is an appalling trade with no place in our society, a nation of animal lovers. We promised safer streets and we will stop these horrific criminals profiting from cruelty. This important legislation is the first step in achieving our manifesto commitment to deliver the biggest boost in animal welfare in a generation."
Danny Chambers, the Liberal Democrat MP who sponsored the bill, emphasized, "As a vet, I've treated many dogs with cruelly cropped ears or docked tails leaving them physically scarred and emotionally traumatized. This legislation is vital for both animal welfare and public health, ensuring that we can prevent the importation of mutilated animals and protect the integrity of pet ownership in the UK."
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