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FOUR PAWS conducted the first ever survey in Ukraine on the welfare of companion animals during the war, to help mobilise support for shelters and volunteers in the country. 670 respondents took part in the survey, which revealed that the biggest problems are abandonment of pets, unsterilised animals living on the streets, and a lack of food for pets, strays and shelter animals.

New data reveals over 150,000 cats and dogs need humanitarian aid in Ukraine

11 November 2022

Our member organisation the USPCA has worked with the BBC to produce an investigative documentary: 'Exposed: Hunting With Dogs'. The programme investigated hunters who use dogs to track and kill wild animals, exposing some of those at the heart of the hunting networks and the online groups used to share their secrets.

Investigative documentary exposes cruel practice of animal baiting in Northern Ireland

14 October 2022

Flat-faced dog breeds, such as the pug and the French bulldog, have been overbred to such an extent that they face lifelong suffering caused by a myriad of physical and genetic conditions. Many of these animals are chronically short of breath, suffer from eye diseases, inflammation of the skin, and hernias. Often their owners have been ill-informed and are presented with unexpected high bills for medical treatments. Veterinarians and animal welfare organisation warn in the strongest terms: don’t buy a flat-faced dog!

Dutch veterinarians and animal welfare organisations call for emergency action: Don’t buy a flat-faced dog

5 September 2022

Deutscher Tierschutzbund continues to support its animal welfare centre in Odesa, Ukraine, which proved its resilience to the war. The centre continues its work with staff members neutering stray animals and providing aid to the wounded.

Animal welfare centre resilience in Ukraine, regardless of the war

2 September 2022

Deutscher Tierschutzbund

The European Commission and the EU/EFTA countries agreed to launch an EU enforcement action to tackle the illegal trade of pets on 1 July, in response to increasing reports of illegal activity from Member States.

EU enforcement action to tackle illegal trade of pets launched

In a joint letter to the European Commission and all Chief Veterinary Officers, Eurogroup for Animals, FOUR PAWS and Veterinarians of Europe ask for additional support to facilitate free movement of companion animals and equines to aid safe evacuations from Ukraine.

War in Ukraine: call on European Commission to step up support for animals

On International Women’s Day, the European Commission released its proposal for a directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence. Eurogroup for Animals welcomes this initiative as an important step to achieve gender-equality and put an end to all abuses. However, we are concerned by the lack of consideration and measures to address abuse towards companion animals as victims and instruments of these violence.

New proposal on domestic violence is insufficient to guarantee safety of victims and their animals

As investigated by Eurogroup for Animals’ member, Four Paws, every year over 10 million dogs and cats are killed for their meat in Southeast Asia, with Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam hosting the most robust dog meat trade in the region.

The dog and cat meat trade: Interview with MEP Petras Auštrevičius

18 February 2022

Every month, we interview one of our member organisations about their work, main battles and achievements for animals. This month we have the pleasure to interview Elza Ramadani, CEO & Founder and Arif Aliu, Project Manager of Animal Rights Foundation.

Have you met Animal Rights Foundation?

14 February 2022

Animal Rights Foundation

On 20 January 2022, the European Parliament adopted its position at First Reading on the Digital Services Act. Once the Council has adopted it's General Approach, trialogue negotiations between the co-legislators and the European Commission will begin.

Digital Services Act: if not for the animals, do it for the money

21 January 2022

The “Have you met” is a monthly interview to raise awareness for our Member Organisations, their work, main battles and achievements for animals.

This month we have the pleasure to interview Kati White, Executive Director of SEY.

Have you met SEY?

18 January 2022

Our member organisation Společnost pro zvířata has launched a campaign to spread awareness of the risks of fireworks and other pyrotechnics. Pyrotechnics can cause injuries, trauma, shock and death to animals, damage human health (physical and mental), and contaminate the environment. The use of some pyrotechnics is also in breach of law in the Czech Republic.

Fireworks harm animals, human health, and pollute the environment: Campaign to limit the use of pyrotechnics

30 December 2021

Společnost pro zvířata

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