Protecting our furry friends: EU sets first ever minimum standards for dog and cat welfare

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Protecting our furry friends: EU sets first ever minimum standards for dog and cat welfare

Talking Europe

12 minutes 27 seconds

3 months ago

Protecting our furry friends: EU sets first ever minimum standards for dog and cat welfare

It is estimated that around 44 percent of European citizens keep a pet. MEPs have now set out the first ever minimum standards in the EU for the breeding, housing and handling of cats and dogs. This is because a majority of owners buy their pets online, and traceability has become a big issue.