A number of animal welfare issues are being pursued out-with the Bill. These are set out in correspondence (below) from the Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment and include:
• Scottish Animal Welfare Commission
• Licensing of animal breeding, pet sales and sanctuaries/rehoming activities
• Fox Hunting & Wildlife Welfare Issues (related to the Bonomy review)
• Public safety and dog control
• Members Bills - Responsible Breeding and Ownership of Dogs; licensing threshold for dog breeders and; protection of other animals (livestock)