Tag: Cats
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INTERPOL: 30,000 live animals seized in global operation against wildlife and forestry crime
INTERPOL: Nearly 30,000 live animals seized during the one-month global operation (Warning – Distressing Content) #OrganisedCrime #WildlifeCrime #INTERPOL
TAGS: Angola, Australia, birds, Brazil, Butterflies, Cameroon, Canada, Cats, Cuscus, eggs, Enforcement, Environmental Crime, Gecko, Gibbon, gorilla, Hippo, Hornbills, ICCWC, Illegal Hunting, Interpol, ivory, llama, Macaws, Monkeys, Operation Thunder, organised crime, Philippines, Plants, police, Primates, Qatar, reptiles, Rhino, Shark Fin, Snake, snow leopard, Spiders, Tanzania, Tarantula, tiger, Toucan, Turtles, WCO, Wildlife -

EU Council and Parliament reach a provisional deal to improve the welfare and traceability of cats and dogs across Europe
The agreement aims to improve the welfare of cats and dogs that are kept by breeders, selling establishments and shelters, while also improving consumer protection, ensuring fair competition and fighting illegal trade.
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Advisory Council on Companion Animal Welfare (ACCAW)
The independently chaired Advisory Council on Companion Animal Welfare has launched a website. The ACCAW advises the Minister on policy matters and, where appropriate, issues guidelines and recommendations about companion animals. Terms of Reference Frequency of Meetings As required to consider specific issues/proposals and in any event at least four times a year. View Minutes…
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Welfare of cats and dogs: EU Council paves the way for first ever EU-wide law
The proposal aims to improve the welfare of cats and dogs that are kept by breeders, selling establishments, and shelters, while also improving consumer protection, ensuring fair competition and fighting illegal trade.
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Public Consultation – Use of Shock Collars
The Use of Remotely Controlled Electronic Shock Collars in Dogs and Cats Deadline (extended): 16 February 2024 The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine are asking for submissions from the public. The use of remotely controlled electronic shock collars in dogs and cats has been banned in several European countries on the grounds of…
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Multiple Animal Neglect Charges – Edgeworthstown
“Three women and a man appeared in court last week charged with multiple counts of animal neglect after a search involving gardaí and ISPCA officials led to the seizure of almost 30 cats and dogs, writes Liam Cosgrove.” Source: Longford Leader

