MEPs PAUSE TO DISCUSS EU DOG AND CAT WELFARE IN BREEDING AND TRADE

Submitted by Steve on 15:14, 28th Sep, 2016 | 0

Yesterday (27th September) MEPs, the European Commissioner for Health & Food Safety Vytenis Andriukaitis and key figures from the animal welfare world united at the European Parliament to highlight the important developments to companion welfare in the EU. Organised by the EU Dog & Cat Alliance, key speakers included President of the Intergroup on the Welfare and Conservation of Animals Sirpa Pietikäinen MEP who also hosted the event. The EU Dog & Cat Alliance is calling for an Action Plan to tackle the illegal trade in dogs and cats in the EU. Share

Cross-Border Dog & Cat Rehoming Should Be Restricted

Submitted by Steve on 10:24, 9th Jun, 2016 | 0

Last year the GSPCA had it’s BIGGEST every cruelty and first ever puppy trafficking case in Guernsey.

 

Many will remember the 25 Slovakian puppies seized by the States Vet and Customs which were detained at the GSPCA and working together with the Guernsey Police resulted in a first for Guernsey in a multiple prosecution under the new Guernsey Animal Welfare Ordinance 2012 as well as other convictions.

 

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DOGS AND CATS TAKE OVER THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT - EU Dog & Cat Alliance European Parliament Reception

Submitted by Steve on 14:58, 25th Sep, 2015 | 0

The EU Dog & Cat Alliance held its first event in the European Parliament on the 22nd of September.  Throughout the day, members of the Alliance also had in-depth meetings with MEPs.

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Alliance establishes itself as the largest EU network of dog and cat welfare organisations

Submitted by Steve on 09:13, 13th Jul, 2015 | 0

On the 9th July, the EU Dog & Cat Alliance welcomed its 50th member organisation – the Argos Animal Welfare Society from Greece. The Alliance now represents 50 dog and cat welfare organisations from 17 EU Member States.

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EU DOG & CAT ALLIANCE LAUNCH NATIONAL LEGISLATION REPORT

Submitted by Steve on 15:11, 30th Mar, 2015 | 0

Research reveals the need for better regulation to protect Europe’s dogs and cats.

On the 24th March, the EU Dog & Cat Alliance launched a National Legislation Report which was commissioned to provide important information on the current legislation in all 28 of the EU’s Member States.

The EU Dog & Cat Alliance, which is made up of 45 members from 14 member states, held their first meeting in Brussels yesterday to launch and discuss the research which provides much needed evidence as to why EU legislation on the breeding and trade of dogs and cats is needed.

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