#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
As fake news about animals and the coronavirus pandemic abounds, Eurogroup for Animals looked into the actual evidence available on the role of wildlife and the impact for companion animals. Debunking the myths around animals and COVID-19 20 March 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 On Tuesday 20 November the premiere of the new film “A dog’s life – The homeless dogs of Romania” will be held at the European Parliament in Brussels (19h). The event is hosted by MEP Stefan Eck and co-organised by the Intergroup for the Welfare and Conservation of Animals and Eurogroup for Animals. A dog’s life – The homeless dogs of Romania 29 October 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 Tuesday 19 of June, the Committee on Petitions discussed a petition addressing the issue of stray dogs in Bulgaria on behalf of eighteen Bulgarian societies for welfare. The Committee on Petitions addresses the issue of stray dogs in Bulgaria 25 June 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
