To help publicise the coming into force on Friday 6th April of the new Animal Welfare Act which gives new protection to pets Lynne Featherstone MP visited Wood Green Animal Shelter last Friday.

The new law makes it a legal requirement for pet owners to give their animals a proper diet, suitable living arrangement and greater protection against abuse and neglect and was backed by Ms Featherstone in Parliament.

Ms. Featherstone comments:

“This law is a mile stone in animal welfare and I hope will make a real difference in reducing the number of cases shelters like Wood Green Animal Shelter will have to deal with.

“We are lucky to have such an excellent animal rescue facility locally with such a dedicated team and I look forward to visiting again after their forthcoming refit.

“Most people locally wouldn’t even need to think twice about whether they are meeting the needs of their pet – in terms of this law – as I am sure they far exceed the law with the love and attention they give their pets.But in those sorry cases where animals are being subjected to neglect and abuse, the law which I supported will make it easier for action to be taken.”