At present there is no national database of the names or case details of people who have received bans from keeping animals for cruelty. It is still possible to receive a ban for cruelty & almost immediately go out & acquire more animals. This is unacceptable & needs to change.

A pedigree rescue cat (Mishka) that came into my care almost 8 years ago & is still thriving aged 16, had been acquired by her previous owner following a lifelong ban from keeping animals. Mishka's breeder was unaware of the situation at the time of purchase but was eventually involved in her subsequent rescue & rehome.

A national database of animal abusers needs to be created & made accessible to (at least) breeders, shelters & fosters. Animals are still suffering having been obtained by abusers.