As Election fever sweeps the country, leading family pet food company, Burgess Pet Care is stepping up to support the wagging tails of Britain’s estimated 12 million dogs for the introduction of a universal puppy contract.

The Dogifesto, first launched in April by leading pet magazine, Dogs Today, is looking to encourage dog owners everywhere to speak out on behalf of their furry friends and to lobby local MPs to support the introduction of a universal puppy contract. 

 

The idea was first suggested and is supported by the Dog Breeding Stakeholder group which is a collaboration of organisations and charities that was set up in 2009 and is spearheaded by the British Veterinary Association (BVA).

 

The proposal:  A puppy contract would be added into the existing Animal Welfare Act and entail the signing of a legally-binding document between the dog breeder or pet shot retailer and puppy buyer.

 

The idea behind the contract is to protect both parties and to try and counteract any unnecessary hurdles that can lead to poor treatment and abandonment of dogs.

 

The document would ensure the protection of the future health and well-being of each puppy – for example if you are breeder and breed puppies without hip testing this would be declared and would mean you could be liable to pay for the puppies’ healthcare.

 

If you are interested in supporting this dogifesto then forward this link to your other dog friends and encourage them to speak to their MPs about it. The more sign ups we can get the better.

 

For more information on buying a dog responsibly go to http://www.perfectpup.co.uk/

 

To keep updated on the progress of the dogifestor, follow Beverley’s blog at http://www.coldwetnose.blogspot.com