What is pet abduction?

And why should a pet’s welfare be the law’s focus?

A new criminal offence for pet abduction is be introduced, the government tells us. “The new law will recognise the welfare of animals and that pets are valued as more than property.”

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I’m sure pets will be delighted that no fewer than three secretaries of state have lent their names to this statement of the obvious. But thos…