#Act4 Pets Today the European Commission has followed in the footsteps of several international organisations in clarifying basic facts for European citizens on pets in the time of COVID-19. European Commission releases Q&A on animals and COVID-19 25 May 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 Pets Urgent solutions are needed to encourage responsible pet ownership and solutions for stray populations as COVID-19 continues to have tragic consequences for some pets and stray animals. Protecting strays during COVID-19 25 May 2020 Eurogroup for Animals
#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 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 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 illegal dog trade is a booming industry all over Europe. 8 million puppies are annually needed to supply the demand making the online trade worth over more than 1 billion euros. Booming online puppy trade: Illegal, fraudulent and heartbreaking for dogs and buyers 22 November 2018 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 Pets With the new campaign “EU, Care For Our Companions” European citizens call for better protection for their pets and equines. EU citizens call on the EU Commission to better protect companion animals 31 July 2018 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 Pets On 21th June, the Permanent Representation of the Netherlands hosted in Brussels the first meeting of the EU Animal Welfare Platform’s subgroup on improving the health & welfare of pets (dogs) in trade. EU Animal Welfare Platform – Pet subgroup on dog trade 25 June 2018 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 Pets The Netherlands has volunteered to promote and lead a sub-group on health and welfare of pets/dogs in trade within the EU Platform on Animal Welfare. Formation of a pet sub-group within the EU Animal Welfare Platform 11 June 2018 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 Pets The European Commission has today published the long-awaited conclusions from their study on the welfare of dogs and cats involved in commercial practices. Study on dogs and cats calls for more systematic requirements on identification & registration 16 March 2016 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 Pets The Resolution, which was coordinated by Renate Sommer MEP, has been underpinned by Eurogroup for Animals’ Protect Our Pets campaign, which has seen over 500,000 e-mails sent to MEPs from right across Europe since its launch on 9 September 2015. MEPs vote to ‘Protect Our Pets’ as the European Parliament adopts a Resolution to end the illegal trafficking of dogs and cats 25 February 2016 Eurogroup for Animals
#Act4 Pets Today sees the book launch of ‘The Puppy Factory’, an investigative exposé, which lifts the lid on the illegal puppy trade within Europe, and its impact within Italy specifically. ‘The Puppy Factory’ in Italy 9 December 2015 Eurogroup for Animals
