#Act4 Pets The illegal trade in cats and dogs is a big and highly organised business which, even during the COVID-19 crisis, is still continuing. EU-level legislation and tools are needed to create a safer market for pets 22 April 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 Pets Faced with the growing number of testimonies that indicate animal cruelty acts, Fondation Brigitte Bardot calls the French Minister of Agriculture to react. The explosion of animal cruelty during confienement 20 April 2020 FBB Open letter
#Act4 Pets The Spanish Minister for the Interior has warned that city councils cannot regulate the distances to which dogs can be taken out during the alarm state. This means that the fines proposed for going too far may not comply with the law. Councils cannot regulate dog-walking distances during COVID-19 quarantine, warns Spanish Interior Minister 14 April 2020
#Act4 Pets Veterinary scientists have recommended cat owners keep their pets indoors to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus among animals. COVID-19: 'Pets no risk to owners', stress vets 14 April 2020
#Act4 Pets China has drawn up new guidelines to reclassify dogs as pets rather than livestock, the agriculture ministry said, part of a response to the coronavirus outbreak that the Humane Society called a potential “game changer” in animal welfare. China reclassifies dogs as pets, not livestock, in post-virus regulatory push 14 April 2020
#Act4 Pets The large majority of pets from illegal sources are sold online. These cats and dogs are often too young to have been vaccinated, or are accompanied by fraudulent passports which provide false information on their origin. Event will explore solutions for the illegal trade in cats and dogs 10 April 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 Pets Pets can mean a lot to us, especially in these difficult times. COVID-19: Seek 'support' from your animal but respect their welfare needs 6 April 2020
#Act4 Pets Of all the shortages created by the coronavirus pandemic—the toilet paper and the hand sanitizer and the bottled water—the oddest of them all has to be dogs. Oh, and cats too. Newest shortage in New York: The city is running out of dogs to adopt 6 April 2020
#Act4 Pets COVID-19 continues to spread around the globe, causing panic and confusion. We know it’s impacting thousands of people worldwide – but it shouldn’t be forgotten that the virus is also affecting the lives of cats and dogs. How is COVID-19 impacting cats and dogs, and what support is needed? 6 April 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 Pets The experts were quick to reassure pet owners that the case was exceptional, that animals were not considered a vector for the disease, and that there was no reason to be afraid either for their pets or for themselves. Belgium: The curious case of the cat with coronavirus 27 March 2020
#Act4 Pets Canine companions trigger similar neural pathways to the parent-baby bond, and reduce loneliness and depression. Now new pet therapy trials are reporting dramatic effects. ‘Dogs have a magic effect’: how pets can improve our mental health 23 March 2020
#Act4 Pets Due to unprecedented challenges COVID-19 pandemics LAV activated a front desk for citizens' earlier this month. Emergency Front Desk service 23 March 2020 LAV