Therese spoke in the House of Commons this morning to back Salaine Saxby's, Animal Welfare (Importation for Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill.
Therese said: "It's good news that the Government is supporting the new legislation which will close existing loopholes exploited by unscrupulous breeders and traders who illegally smuggle cats and dogs into the UK. The Bill will strengthen the Pet Travel Scheme to ensure that no one can fraudulently import animals for sale under the guise of being an owner travelling with their own pets."
"It was great to meet Pixie the one-eyed spaniel and Bruce, the Fench bulldog - who was rescued by the Dogs Trust after being smuggled into the UK from Bulgaria - after the sitting."
