RSPCA seeks to monitor live exports
The RSPCA has called for public support for its bid to be granted permission to monitor live exports from the port of Dover in Kent.
Live exports resumed from the port in May, having sailed from Ramsgate for the past year, but the charity's inspectors have not been granted permission to enter the port.
Reportedly the charity has applied for permission to monitor exports from Dover but is yet to receive a response.
Gavin Grant, RSPCA chief executive, said: "Like Ramsgate, Dover does not have facilities at or near the port to deal with emergencies…
"Unfortunately, the animal transport industry has frequently shown violations of UK and EU regulations and RSPCA presence would bolster public confidence and ensure animal welfare issues are being fully addressed within the port environment."
The charity is appealing for public support in persuading the Dover Harbour Board to grant RSPCA inspectors permission to monitor exports.
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