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The cruelty, emotional exploitation and organised crime behind illicit puppy sales
Posted 05 July 2021 | JoTS Online
Content Tags: Analysis|Crime|National
ANALYSIS: “This isn’t just about finance and consumer detriment...
“This isn’t just about finance and consumer detriment. This goes deeper,” says CTSI Lead Officer for Animal Health & Agriculture Stephanie Young when I ask her why the illicit puppy trade is such a serious problem. “It’s about compromised animal welfare and the emotional aspect that people get tied into when they buy a puppy.”
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