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Therapy Ferrets Forced Into Rat Killing Duty at UK Youth Prison

Published 22 June 2026·Source: The Guardian – Animals

Ferrets housed at a major young offenders' institution in West Yorkshire were reportedly redirected from their welfare role to control a growing rat infestation, raising serious questions about animal misuse. For UK pet owners, this highlights how working animals and pets can be exploited when institutional pressures override proper duty of care. The controversy underscores the importance of robust legal protections ensuring animals kept in any official setting are not subjected to harm or inappropriate use.

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