Lucy Law

Hello! If you live in England and dream of a purebred puppy or kitten, you have come to the right place. Lapa brings together the best verified breeders from all over Europe to help you find your perfect furry friend.

Since our company is legally registered in the UK, we operate under very clear and important rules. One of them is “Lucy’s Law”. Below, we explain simply and clearly exactly how our platform works for residents of England, based on the requirements of this legislation.

What is “Lucy’s Law”?

In 2020, an important law came into force in England prohibiting commercial intermediaries (third parties, pet shops, or dealers) from selling puppies and kittens under 6 months of age. The main rule of the law is: you must buy the little one exclusively from the person where it was born (i.e., from the breeder). This means that no service or store has the right to resell a puppy to you, charge a commission as an intermediary, or conduct such a commercial transaction on their own behalf.

How does Lapa.shop work for buyers from England?

Because we strictly comply with applicable English laws, for English buyers Lapa operates exclusively as an informational expert service. We can help with advice, provide informational support, and introduce you to the breeder. However, we do not act as your agent, we are not an intermediary, and we do not charge any commissions for the sale of the pet. Our goal in this case is simply to help you and a responsible breeder find each other!

How does the buying process work? (Step by step)

  1. Choose with your heart. You browse our catalogue, read the descriptions, look at the photos, and find “the one” kitten or puppy.
  2. Direct contact. Once you have made your choice, you do not place a commercial order through our website. Instead, we help you contact the breeder directly. You will be able to ask them all your questions about the little one’s personality, its parents, health, and living conditions.
  3. Direct payment. Under the rules of Lucy’s Law, we have no right to accept money from you. No deposits or full payments through Lapa.shop! You transfer the funds directly to the breeder’s account.

Why is this safe and convenient for you?

  • No overpayments. Since we do not charge you any transaction fees or intermediary service fees, you pay only the actual cost of the pet. Please note, however, that all prices on the website do not include the cost of delivery to the United Kingdom.
  • Transparency. You get to know directly the person who has raised your pet from the first days of its life.
  • Confidence in legality. You can be sure that your purchase is 100% legal and does not support the shadow business of dealers or “puppy farms”.

Important clarification: Since Lapa does not participate in the transaction and does not accept payments from residents of the United Kingdom, we are not responsible for the direct agreements between you and the breeder, nor can we process refunds. However, we only allow verified breeders who value their reputation onto our platform!

Ready to find a new family member? Go to our catalogue and meet the little puppies or kittens! If you have any questions about how to contact a breeder, our support team is always happy to help.

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