Live animal prizes banned on a council's land
Goldfish will be included in the ban Huntingdonshire District Council unanimously voted forCouncillors at Huntingdonshire District Council voted unanimously to back the ban.preventing pets being given as prizes via fairgrounds, social media and other channels.
It is illegal to give animals as prizes in Scotland but it is up to local councils in the rest of the UK. The ban will include goldfish, which are traditionally given as prizes in plastic bags at fairgrounds. Councillors raised concerns over animal welfare and councillor Simon Bywater said the giving of such prizes was an "outdated practice".People should "carefully consider" if they have the "necessary facilities, time, financial means and level of interest" to look after the animals, Mr Bywater said.
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