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Why import dogs?

(128 Posts)
Cossy Fri 04-Apr-25 11:05:08

I have often questioned this?

I seriously don’t understand!

I would understand if our own dog rescues were not overflowing with dogs needing homes!

ayse Fri 04-Apr-25 11:04:55

No idea. It seems daft to me. Perhaps the importing of dogs should be stopped, dog licenses reintroduced and dog breeders to be inspected and licensed. It could pay for itself although the cost of buying pedigree dogs would certainly rise.

eddiecat78 Fri 04-Apr-25 10:57:25

Please can anyone explain to me why people would choose to rescue a dog from overseas when there are literally thousands of dogs in rescue centres in the UK needing homes?