Newry, Mourne & Down rejects animal welfare plan despite puppy farm concerns

Newry, Mourne & Down rejects animal welfare plan despite puppy farm concerns

DAERA consultation welcomed as long overdue but councillor says Stormont should help 'pick up the tab'

Council rejects puppy farm proposals despite growing concerns in South Armagh and Newry

A council has rejected a Stormont call for new animal welfare rules despite concerns over puppy farms in the area. Councillors this week approved Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s (NMDDC) draft response to a Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) consultation. In their response elected representatives rejected a DAERA call for the registration of people selling puppies and kittens. DAERA Minister Andrew Muir lau…