• End VAT on  food for pets
  (currently 20 per cent). 
  
  
• End VAT on veterinary fees and veterinary medicines (currently 20 per cent). 

• Prohibit third-party sale of puppies. 
  
  
• Ban people for life from owning animals, if convicted of committing animal cruelty or bestiality.  
  
  
• Promote take up of pet guardianship in case of death of owner. 
  
  
• Kinship care of pets? 
  
  
• Cats wander. Promote cats and dogs being micro-chipped, so owner can find them, unless pet looks malnourished. 
  
  
• Update Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill, which recognises that animals have the ability to experience feelings, including pain, joy and fear, to move pets from being only property to being sentient animals when stolen.  
  
  
• Promote pet vet insurance. 
  
  
• Not permit dangerous animals as pets. 
  
  

SMALL ANIMAL MILLS 

Small animal mills subject innocent creatures to unimaginable suffering. These mills exploit and profit from the lives of small animals such as hamsters, rabbits, guinea pigs, and more. 

1. Implement strict regulations on small animal breeding facilities including mandatory inspections ensuring proper living conditions for all animals involved.

2. Enforce penalties against individuals or businesses found guilty of operating illegal or unethical small animal mills.

3. Promote public awareness campaigns highlighting responsible pet ownership, adoption, and the importance of avoiding small animal mills.

4. Support initiatives that encourage the adoption of small animals from reputable shelters or responsible breeders who prioritize animal welfare.

BACKGROUND about small animal mills from petition 

Facts and Statistics:

1. Small animal mills are commercial breeding facilities where animals are bred solely for profit without regard for their well-being.

2. These mills often prioritize quantity over quality, leading to overcrowded and unsanitary conditions that compromise the health of these animals.

3. Animals in small animal mills are frequently deprived of proper veterinary care, socialization opportunities, exercise space, and mental stimulation.

4. Due to irresponsible breeding practices in these mills, many animals suffer from genetic disorders or inheritable diseases.

5. The demand for small pets has increased significantly during recent years due to their popularity as companions; however, this demand has fueled the growth of unregulated breeding operations.