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  "path": "/news/should-horse-rescues-be-licensed-mps-debate-as-government-to-ask-the-question-915939",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-06T17:10:19.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.horseandhound.co.uk",
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  "textContent": "Equine welfare charities have welcomed a forthcoming Government consultation on mandatory licensing for animal rescue centres – if managed and enforced appropriately. On 26 January, MPs debated a petition calling for licensing and regulation of dog and cat rescues, which had been signed by almost 110,000 people. The petition stated that by introducing “clear legal […]",
  "title": "Should horse rescues be licensed? MPs debate as Government to ask the question"
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