FOI Request - Illegally Imported Pets

Request 101002613836


1. Please state how many dogs and cats have been investigated by your councils under suspicion of being brought to the UK illegally over the following timeframes:
Year Dogs Cats
2018
2019
2020

2. Please state how many of these pets were found to have been illegally imported into the UK:
Year Dogs Cats
2018
2019
2020

3. Please state how many of the pets taken by your council for being illegally imported were returned to owners once quarantine and veterinary payments were met:
Year Dogs Cats
2018
2019
2020

4. Please state how many pets have had to be euthanised having been illegally brought to the UK over the following timeframes:
Year Dogs Cats
2018
2019
2020

5. Please list the three most common breeds of dog that you have had to seize as a result of having been illegally imported into the UK (NB. if data is not available anecdotal evidence will be helpful)
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For the above I have used calendar year (January-December) as the time period but if you are only able to provide financial year (April-March) then please just confirm when providing the data.

Response 06-11-2020

In accordance with section 17 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 we can confirm that this information is not recorded.

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