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Calabria is known for having a serious problem of stray animals<\/strong> and for the elevated number of dogs locked up in facilities which they are unfortunately unlikely to leave once they have been confined.<\/p>\nThe last official figures date back several years and report some 15,000 animals segregated in licensed dog pounds, but the Region of Calabria continues to withhold official statistics (LAV Report 2022).<\/p>\n
Despite this situation, in September 2022 Regional Councilor Giuseppe Graziano proposed the introduction of a new law<\/strong> to combat the phenomenon of strays and to protect the animals.<\/strong> His report included a number of substantial improvements to the existing legislation.<\/p>\n Thanks to your support, we collected more than eight thousand signatures to reinforce our campaign, and we asked the Health Commission to incorporate some additional changes that would make the act even more effective in combating the phenomenon of strays<\/strong>.<\/p>\n We are however fully aware of the difficulties that Calabria’s regional health system is currently experiencing, a predicament that precludes the prompt implementation of national legislation, particularly with regard to a sterilization program.<\/p>\n Sadly, the changes were not embraced by the Health Commission, which elected to continue the legislative process without altering the structure of the new law.<\/p>\n Unless the Regional Council decides otherwise, the legislation will therefore be approved in its current version, which would still represent a historic step for the fight against strays and the protection of animal rights in Calabria.<\/strong><\/p>\n Moreover, it should be noted that further improvements could also be incorporated at a later date within the framework of an implementing regulation concerning operational modalities, which could have a better opportunity of having an impact on the region\u2019s requirements.<\/p>\n Save the Dogs<\/em> now intends to seek an open dialogue with the relevant authorities and actively contribute wherever possible in furthering any potential improvements of the legislation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Calabria is known for having a serious problem of stray animals and for the elevated number of dogs locked up in facilities which they are unfortunately unlikely to leave once they have been confined. The last official figures date back several years and report some 15,000 animals segregated in licensed dog pounds, but the Region of Calabria continues to withhold official statistics (LAV Report 2022). Despite this situation, in September 2022 Regional Councilor Giuseppe Graziano proposed the introduction of a new law to combat the phenomenon of strays and to protect the animals. His report included a number of substantial improvements to the existing legislation. Calabria may soon benefit from new legislation regarding stray animals As soon as we became aware of this possibility, the Save the Dogs team instantly acted to give Councilman Graziano our backing and encourage him to pursue this initiative. Thanks to your support, we collected more than eight thousand signatures to reinforce our campaign, and we asked the Health Commission to incorporate some additional changes that would make the act even more effective in combating the phenomenon of strays. We are however fully aware of the difficulties that Calabria’s regional health system is currently experiencing, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":70105,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":" [et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.9.4\" _module_preset=\"default\"][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=\"Calabria: gli sviluppi della nuova legge regionale sul randagismo \" _builder_version=\"4.9.4\" _module_preset=\"default\"][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" _builder_version=\"4.9.4\" _module_preset=\"default\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.9.4\" _module_preset=\"default\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.9.4\" _module_preset=\"default\"][et_pb_text admin_label=\"Testo\" _builder_version=\"4.9.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" hover_enabled=\"0\" sticky_enabled=\"0\"]<\/p>[caption id=\"attachment_70104\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\"] A settembre 2022, il Consigliere Regionale della Calabria, Giuseppe Graziano ha proposto<\/a> una nuova legge per il contrasto al randagismo<\/strong> e la tutela degli animali<\/strong>, inserendo nel testo una serie di migliorie sostanziali rispetto al passato.<\/p> La Calabria \u00e8 nota per un grave problema di randagismo<\/strong> e per l\u2019elevato numero di cani rinchiusi in strutture<\/strong> dalle quali \u00e8, purtroppo, difficile uscire.<\/p> L\u2019ultimo dato ufficiale risale ad alcuni anni fa e parlava di circa 15.000 animali segregati nei canili convenzionati<\/strong>, ma la Regione Calabria continua a non fornire dati ufficiali (Rapporto LAV 2022).<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Appena avuta la notizia, noi di Save the Dogs<\/em> ci siamo mobilitati<\/strong><\/a> per far avere al Consigliere il nostro sostegno e incoraggiarlo a proseguire con la sua iniziativa.<\/p>[caption id=\"attachment_70143\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\"] Grazie al vostro sostegno, abbiamo raccolto oltre ottomila firme<\/strong> per dare maggiore forza alla nostra iniziativa e abbiamo chiesto alla Commissione Sanit\u00e0 di recepire alcune modifiche<\/strong> che avrebbero reso il testo ancora pi\u00f9 utile per un reale contrasto del randagismo.<\/p> L\u2019abbiamo fatto consapevoli delle difficolt\u00e0 in cui versa la sanit\u00e0 regionale della Calabria, una situazione che impedisce una puntuale applicazione della normativa nazionale<\/strong>, in particolare per quanto riguarda le sterilizzazioni.<\/p> Leggi anche: Una proposta di legge innovativa contro canili lager e randagismo in Calabria<\/a><\/strong><\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Sfortunatamente, queste modifiche non sono state recepite<\/strong> dalla Commissione Salute, che ha scelto di proseguire il percorso legislativo senza modificare l\u2019impianto della nuova legge.<\/p> Salvo un diverso orientamento del Consiglio Regionale, il testo verr\u00e0 quindi approvato nell\u2019attuale formulazione che rappresenterebbe comunque un passo storico per il contrasto al randagismo<\/strong> e la tutela dei diritti degli animali in Calabria.<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> \u00a0<\/p> Un post condiviso da Save the Dogs (@savethedogsstd)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>Calabria may soon benefit from new legislation regarding stray animals<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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As soon as we became aware of this possibility, the Save the Dogs<\/em> team instantly acted to give Councilman Graziano our backing and encourage him to pursue this initiative.<\/p>\nChanges to the amendments of the act regarding strays in Calabria have not been incorporated<\/strong><\/h2>\n
La Calabria potrebbe avere una nuova legge sul randagismo[\/caption]La Calabria potrebbe avere una nuova legge sul randagismo<\/strong><\/h2>
Abbiamo raccolto oltre ottomila firme per chiedere alla Calabria di cambiare la legge sul randagismo[\/caption]Le modifiche al testo della legge non sono state recepite<\/strong><\/h2>