1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (215+ words) Substandard conditions for sled dogs have been repeatledly identified, with common issues including: Behind the scenes at Finnish sled dog safaris There are also'concerns about rapid and uncontrolled breeding, illegal importation of dogs and even suspected criminal activities linked to…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (347+ words) Exposed to rocket fire and air strikes. Mishandled or abandoned by frightened workers while they remain in small, cramped vehicles, left alone to face the mayhem. These are the'kinds of experiences animals face when transported to or near active war…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (447+ words) Farmers from across Europe came to the European Commission on March 25 " World Cage Free Day " to join campaigners in calling for a ban on cages. The farmers, who each run successful cage-free farms, gathered at a "farmers market-style event outside…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (145+ words) In 2024, we informed you that the EU had launched a fitness check of the EU Seal Regime. The outcome of this process remains uncertain, leaving the future of seal protection under a Damocles" sword. One thing, however, is clear: any…...

4+ week, 7+ hour ago  (98+ words) Browse to this publication Key areas covered include: The Action Plan is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Instead, it serves as a practical guide to stimulate reflection, review and action, encouraging a proactive "what'can we do?" approach. It…...

1+ mon, 10+ hour ago  (101+ words) As part of their'new campaign, LAV is calling on the Italian government to ensure the protection of companion animals by implementing: The benefits of implementing these measures could extend beyond pet owners, as lowering costs for food and veterinary services…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (100+ words) Eurogroup for Animals, FOUR PAWS and Respect for Animals filed a'complaint, on behalf of the European Citizens Initiative (ECI) Citizens Committee, raising'concerns about transparency, balance, and respect for democratic participation.' The European Ombudsman has now'responded to the complaint. With more…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (216+ words) The European Ombudsman has been asked to assess whether the European Commission (EC) has acted unfairly in its exchanges with the fur industry in the run up to its official response to the Fur Free Europe European Citizens" Initiative (ECI),…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (317+ words) Eurogroup for Animals welcomes the'European Parliament's vote to assess the compatibility of the deal with EU treaties before giving its consent. As rightly'highlighted, the agreement could undermine the EU's precautionary principle which is one of the cornerstones of the EU's…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (315+ words) Currently the EU on farm legislation is'highly fragmented, with more than 430 laws across 27 EU Member States.' Estonia stressed that'citizens are waiting for the modernisation of animal welfare legislation adding that farmers should be provided with the right support to eliminate…...