Cats in danger: Animal welfare association warns of the EU law changes!

The German Animal Welfare Association warns of possible step backwards in cat protection through the EU law changes. Important coordination on May 14th.
The German Animal Welfare Association warns of possible step backwards in cat protection through the EU law changes. Important coordination on May 14th. (Symbolbild/ANAG)

Cats in danger: Animal welfare association warns of the EU law changes!

The German Animal Welfare Association urges the protection of cats in Germany and Europe. Mainly there is a planned labeling and registration obligation for cats at the center of the concerns that could possibly be deleted from the EU program. This could have serious effects on the Situation of cats in Europe. The discussion about the so -called "Cats and Dogs Proposal" is currently of great importance, since it provides that pets have to be registered in a central database and marked with chips. radio bonn reports that the EU parliament will vote on these regulations in mid-May.

The consequences of deleting the labeling obligation could be dramatic. Animal rights activists demand that cats are treated in the Animal Welfare Act similar to dogs to secure their well -being. Dr. Romy Zeller, specialist for pets at the German Animal Welfare Association, emphasizes the advantages of labeling and registration, which would make an illegal trade in animals difficult. In addition, faster identification of run -down cats could be guaranteed by animal shelters and veterinarians.

overcrowding in animal shelters

With 15.9 million animals,

cats play a dominant role as pets in Germany. Unfortunately, animal shelters fight with an overcrowding that results from the increase in orphaned kitten and exposed cats. The German Animal Welfare Association says about this situation and emphasizes the need to protect the legislation for the protection of cats and dogs use.

In addition, the planned exception of the labeling and registration obligation for hunting and service dogs as well as for agricultural animals is criticized as incomprehensible. The animal welfare association sees this as injustice, since all pets should have a right to protection and care.

The vote on the draft law in the Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Parliament is planned for May 14th. Animal rights activists fear that the deletion of the labeling obligation not only worsens the protection of the cats, but also increases illegal trade. It is high time to act to ensure that our four -legged friends will receive the necessary protection in the future.

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