WHAT YOU CAN DO:

l Sign the petition to ban puppy farms at: Petition.parliament.uk/petitions/175150 l Visit Pupaid.org and Cariadcampaign. blog for more information. l If you think dogs are being mistreated, contact the RSPCA. l Don’t buy dogs from pet shops, garden centres, websites or third-party sellers – they’re often supplied by puppy farms. l Consider adopting from a rescue home. l Preferably see litter mates and always ask to see the mother to check the puppy is interacting normally with her. l Get advice from your vet and check the paperwork – all ethical breeders should be able to provide medical records. l Visit Puppycontract.rspca.org.uk to download an RSPCA booklet. l If you can’t commit to owning a dog, visit Cinnamon.org.uk/cinnamon-trust to volunteer to help elderly people and their pets in your area.

Lauren and Lizzie are holding sevenmonth old Russian Toy Terrier puppies Bean, Chickpea and Lentil, who were brought from a reputable puppy site and feature on online site Borrowmydoggy.com – where you can sign up to meet dog owners and help take care of their four-legged friends. Borrowmydoggy believe dogs deserve the best life possible and they fully support the ban on puppy farming. Dogs benefit from extra oneon-one attention and socialisation, which can be particularly helpful for dogs who haven't had the best start in life. For more info, visit www. borrowmydoggy.com.