❓ Question seeks data on prosecutions of puppy farms and pet shops in WA since 2000, specifically regarding the sale and keeping of puppies. The answer states that 'puppy farms' are not legally recognised and directs part (d) to the Minister for Agriculture and Food.
AnsweredQoN 4786Legislative Assembly
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I refer to the proposed legislation to ban pet shops
selling puppies and ask since 2000: (a) How many puppy farms have been prosecuted for
operating in WA; (b) Of the puppy farms prosecuted how many were found to
be supplying to a pet shop; (c) How many pet shops have been prosecuted in WA for
selling dogs from a puppy farm; and (d) How many pet shops in WA have been prosecuted for offences relating to the keeping of puppies?
selling puppies and ask since 2000: (a) How many puppy farms have been prosecuted for
operating in WA; (b) Of the puppy farms prosecuted how many were found to
be supplying to a pet shop; (c) How many pet shops have been prosecuted in WA for
selling dogs from a puppy farm; and (d) How many pet shops in WA have been prosecuted for offences relating to the keeping of puppies?
AnswerView source ↗
Answered
19 March 2019
Responded by
Minister for Local Government
Response time
6 days
(a-c) ‘Puppy farms’ are not recognised under Western Australian law.
(d) Prosecutions relating to animal welfare are taken under the Animal Welfare Act 2002 . The Minister responsible is the Minister for Agriculture and Food.
(d) Prosecutions relating to animal welfare are taken under the Animal Welfare Act 2002 . The Minister responsible is the Minister for Agriculture and Food.
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