Your help needed to Stop Pet Rental - A response from MY MP

VickyBo · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 2:32 pm Post subject:

Done... thanks for the info...

blackeagle · Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 3:15 pm Post subject:

I done it . I sent it to Iain Wright Mp. Up to him to sign it now.

littlelab · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:05 pm Post subject:

Well I have recieved a reply from my MP Bernard Jenkin

A great response and presonally signed!!

Basically it read;

Thank you for contacting me regarding EDM 1699 and the prospect of renting dogs. I read your points with interest

I appreciate how important the issue of animal welfare id and respect the effort and dedication of groups such as the Kennel Club. Ialsoa gree with you that dogs are living creatures and should not be regarded as fashion accessories.

It is imperative that we ensure the welfare of all Britain's animals by adhering to the five freedoms (goes on to outline RSPCA welfare guildelines)

Such a scheme may also havean adverse affect on the businesses of boarding kennels that currently look after peoples' pets while on holiday, as many may choose to have their pets join a rental scheme ( Shocked

) rather than pay to have their animals looked after by kennels. (GOOD POINT)

Rather than sign the EDM, we should press for the enforcement of existing animal welfare laws such as the Animal Welfare act 2006. If there are any aspects of these dog rental schemes that contravene the legal protections afforded to animals under the Welfare Act they will be in breach of the law.

I will pass on your concerns to Lord Rooker, Minister for Animal Welfare and let you have a copy of any reply I receive.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to contact me.

Yours sincerely

Excellent response don't you think?

_Den_ · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 1:33 pm Post subject:

Brilliat Nat

My MP is Jeremy Wright ( conservative)and i have just emailed him. Fingers crossed he feels the same as way your mp does.

This is the first i have heard of this hair brained scheme, how awful, i truely hope this doesnt happen i dread to think of the consquences.

Joal · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:41 pm Post subject:

I've copied the email and sent it to Francis Maude MP.

There was a feature on this dog rental scheme in last month's Dog Today if anyone wants to read about it.

AngelaC · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:45 pm Post subject:

Tis great that he is going to look into it further Nat. Am waiting for my MP to get back to me on what he thinks of it.

Let us know what Lord Rooker has to say when you hear back.

rach_willibob · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 3:48 pm Post subject:

Great response...

I have heard back from my MP, who is sending my email onto someone more senior...