Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Act

This bill introduces stricter controls on importing dogs, cats, and ferrets into the UK to protect animal welfare and public health. It requires pets to meet specific health and vaccination standards before entry, restricts imports from highrisk countries, and aims to crack down on illegal puppy smuggling. The legislation replaces previous EU regulations that no longer apply postBrexit and establishes new UKspecific import rules enforced by animal health officials.