All councils in Wales ban pets as prizes at funfairs and events
Animals can no longer be given as prizes at funfairs and events.
All 22 councils across Wales have unanimously pledged to prohibit the practice of awarding animals as prizes at funfairs and events on their premises.
It follows as part of a campaign by the RSPCA 'No Fun At The Fair'.
The charity is calling on the Welsh Government for an "outright ban" to prevent the practice happening on private land.
RSPCA Cymru's public affairs officer, Sioned Nikolic has said: "Only a few months ago we were calling on 10 local authorities to take action and now we have all councils in agreement that this will not be happening on their land."
"We know that this is something people care about, with many assuming it is already banned," she said.
"We would ultimately like to see pets being given away as prizes banned outrightly by the Welsh government."
Traditionally, goldfish are the most frequently awarded prizes, but the RSPCA stresses that they are easily stressed and often suffer from shock, oxygen starvation, or premature death due to changes in water temperature.
Ms Nikolic added: "They're misunderstood pets as they can make great companions, but can actually be challenging to look after. New owners must do their research before they acquire the fish, not afterwards.
"Before bringing a fish home for the first time, it's important to set the tank up at least two weeks in advance to make sure it's all running smoothly, and this just isn't possible for someone who's won a fish without being prepared for it."
Continuing their advocacy, the RSPCA reaffirms their commitment to pushing for nationwide legislation in both the UK and Welsh governments, aiming for a complete ban on the practice of giving away pets as prizes.
All councils in Wales ban pets as prizes at funfairs and events
Animals can no longer be given as prizes at funfairs and events.
All 22 councils across Wales have unanimously pledged to prohibit the practice of awarding animals as prizes at funfairs and events on their premises.
It follows as part of a campaign by the RSPCA 'No Fun At The Fair'.
The charity is calling on the Welsh Government for an "outright ban" to prevent the practice happening on private land.
RSPCA Cymru's public affairs officer, Sioned Nikolic has said: "Only a few months ago we were calling on 10 local authorities to take action and now we have all councils in agreement that this will not be happening on their land."
"We know that this is something people care about, with many assuming it is already banned," she said.
"We would ultimately like to see pets being given away as prizes banned outrightly by the Welsh government."
Traditionally, goldfish are the most frequently awarded prizes, but the RSPCA stresses that they are easily stressed and often suffer from shock, oxygen starvation, or premature death due to changes in water temperature.
Ms Nikolic added: "They're misunderstood pets as they can make great companions, but can actually be challenging to look after. New owners must do their research before they acquire the fish, not afterwards.
"Before bringing a fish home for the first time, it's important to set the tank up at least two weeks in advance to make sure it's all running smoothly, and this just isn't possible for someone who's won a fish without being prepared for it."
Continuing their advocacy, the RSPCA reaffirms their commitment to pushing for nationwide legislation in both the UK and Welsh governments, aiming for a complete ban on the practice of giving away pets as prizes.