{"id":987521677,"date":"2025-06-27T14:25:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-27T12:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.savethedogs.eu\/?p=987521677"},"modified":"2025-06-27T14:29:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T12:29:58","slug":"eu-news-june-25","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.savethedogs.eu\/en\/eu-news-june-25\/","title":{"rendered":"A groundbreaking turning point for animal protection in Europe!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;A groundbreaking turning point for animal protection in Europe!&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Intestazione a Larghezza Piena&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; subhead__hover_enabled=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; da_disable_devices=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; da_is_popup=&#8221;off&#8221; da_exit_intent=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_close=&#8221;on&#8221; da_alt_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_dark_close=&#8221;off&#8221; da_not_modal=&#8221;on&#8221; da_is_singular=&#8221;off&#8221; da_with_loader=&#8221;off&#8221; da_has_shadow=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;%91caption id=%22attachment_69288%22 align=%22alignright%22 width=%22450%22%93<img class=%22wp-image-69288 size-medium%22 src=%22https:\/\/www.savethedogs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Amelia-25.png%22 alt=%22Amelia%22 width=%22450%22 height=%22300%22 \/> Amelia%91\/caption%93<\/p>\n<p>Abbiamo trovato <strong>Amelia<\/strong> in un villaggio della campagna rumena, dove la povert\u00e0 \u00e8 ancora profonda e i cani vengono spesso tenuti a catena per tutta la vita. Era legata ad una catena sotto il sole cocente, visibilmente esausta, pelle e ossa. Accanto a lei, i suoi cuccioli nati da poco: gi\u00e0 infestati dai parassiti, senza riparo adeguato e cure.<br \/>\nSiamo intervenuti per portare cibo e acqua, ma Amelia era molto debilitata e abbiamo capito subito che dovevamo portarla via da l\u00ec. Era l\u2019unica possibilit\u00e0 per lei e per i suoi piccoli.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Da quel momento, \u00e8 cominciata la rinascita.<\/strong> Mentre si trovava ancora in catene, Amelia ha conosciuto una coppia italiana che seguiva da tempo il nostro lavoro; sono venuti fino in Romania per incontrarla. Si sono conosciuti e hanno scelto di aspettarla, mentre si riprendeva e si prendeva cura dei suoi piccoli. Mesi di pazienza, amore a distanza, fino al giorno in cui Amelia ha finalmente potuto viaggiare verso la sua nuova casa, poco fuori Milano.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oggi Amelia \u00e8 libera e amata.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Corre nei prati, gioca, esplora il mondo con curiosit\u00e0 e vive circondata da amore e da altri amici a quattro zampe. Vederla cos\u00ec, piena di vita, fa sembrare un lontano ricordo i giorni passati alla catena.<br \/>\nIl suo legame con la nuova famiglia \u00e8 profondo, autentico. \u00c8 il tipo di amore che ci ricorda perch\u00e9 facciamo tutto questo: perch\u00e9 ogni animale  merita di conoscere la libert\u00e0, la gentilezza. Potersi esprimere.<br \/>\nOgni giorno ci imbattiamo in nuovi casi come quello di Amelia.<br \/>\nCani che hanno bisogno di essere curati, o accolti da una famiglia che li ami.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Con il tuo aiuto, possiamo continuare a scrivere storie a lieto fine.<\/strong> Sostienici oggi: insieme, possiamo cambiare il destino di tanti animali vulnerabili.<\/p>\n<p> &#8221; content_phone=&#8221;%91caption id=%22attachment_69288%22 align=%22aligncenter%22 width=%22450%22%93<img class=%22wp-image-69288 size-medium%22 src=%22https:\/\/www.savethedogs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Amelia-25.png%22 alt=%22Amelia%22 width=%22450%22 height=%22300%22 \/> Amelia%91\/caption%93<\/p>\n<p>Abbiamo trovato <strong>Amelia<\/strong> in un villaggio della campagna rumena, dove la povert\u00e0 \u00e8 ancora profonda e i cani vengono spesso tenuti a catena per tutta la vita. Era legata ad una catena sotto il sole cocente, visibilmente esausta, pelle e ossa. Accanto a lei, i suoi cuccioli nati da poco: gi\u00e0 infestati dai parassiti, senza riparo adeguato e cure.<br \/>\nSiamo intervenuti per portare cibo e acqua, ma Amelia era molto debilitata e abbiamo capito subito che dovevamo portarla via da l\u00ec. Era l\u2019unica possibilit\u00e0 per lei e per i suoi piccoli.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Da quel momento, \u00e8 cominciata la rinascita.<\/strong> Mentre si trovava ancora in catene, Amelia ha conosciuto una coppia italiana che seguiva da tempo il nostro lavoro; sono venuti fino in Romania per incontrarla. Si sono conosciuti e hanno scelto di aspettarla, mentre si riprendeva e si prendeva cura dei suoi piccoli. Mesi di pazienza, amore a distanza, fino al giorno in cui Amelia ha finalmente potuto viaggiare verso la sua nuova casa, poco fuori Milano.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Oggi Amelia \u00e8 libera e amata.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Corre nei prati, gioca, esplora il mondo con curiosit\u00e0 e vive circondata da amore e da altri amici a quattro zampe. Vederla cos\u00ec, piena di vita, fa sembrare un lontano ricordo i giorni passati alla catena.<br \/>\nIl suo legame con la nuova famiglia \u00e8 profondo, autentico. \u00c8 il tipo di amore che ci ricorda perch\u00e9 facciamo tutto questo: perch\u00e9 ogni animale  merita di conoscere la libert\u00e0, la gentilezza. Potersi esprimere.<br \/>\nOgni giorno ci imbattiamo in nuovi casi come quello di Amelia.<br \/>\nCani che hanno bisogno di essere curati, o accolti da una famiglia che li ami.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Con il tuo aiuto, possiamo continuare a scrivere storie a lieto fine.<\/strong> Sostienici oggi: insieme, possiamo cambiare il destino di tanti animali vulnerabili.<\/p>\n<p> &#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Testo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><strong>On Thursday 19 June 2025, the European Parliament overwhelmingly approved a new regulation that marks a notable step forward in ensuring the welfare of dogs and cats within the European Union<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With<strong> 457 votes in favor, 17 against, and 86 abstentions<\/strong>, the Parliament delivered a clear and decisive message: the protection of animals will not be put on hold any longer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>These are the key provisions of the new Regulation<\/strong><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minimum standards for breeders<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>For the first time ever, basic requirements will be established for the majority of cat and dog breeders, which include adequate nutrition, veterinary care, and protection from abuse. This is a vital step in combating illegal breeding practices and the so-called \u201cpuppy mills\u201d.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mandatory traceability for all animals<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>All dogs and cats, not just those intended for sale, will be required to be identified and registered. This system will make it significantly harder for illegal breeders to operate in secrecy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Introduction of a European &#8220;positive list&#8221;<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>The Parliament has paved the way by adopting a \u2018positive list\u2019 and defining which species can be kept as pets, ensuring better safety and well-being for the animals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A ban on the sale of cats and dogs in pet shops<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>A vote has been passed which bans the sale of dogs and cats in pet stores in order to reduce suffering and discourage irresponsible breeding practices.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Greater protection for other types of pets<\/strong><strong><br \/><\/strong>Although the legislation focuses on dogs and cats, it also acknowledges the urgent need to protect other pets, opening up possibilities for future regulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;<img class=%22wp-image-69288 size-medium alignright%22 src=%22https:\/\/www.savethedogs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/733-diritti-cani-gatti-01.jpg%22 alt=%22Animali-Vittoria-UE%22 width=%22450%22 height=%22300%22 \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is still unresolved<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, <strong>the regulation did not approve the monitoring of online sales<\/strong>, which would have allowed for digital verification of the identity and traceability of animals purchased online. This essential measure to fight against illegal activity was overlooked, despite the efforts of numerous organizations. We will continue to advocate for its inclusion in upcoming policy stages.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A collective success<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This victory is the result of <strong>years of commitment and collaboration<\/strong> between the Eurogroup for Animals coalition, its partner organizations, and thousands of European citizens who succeeded in making their voices heard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A heartfelt thank you to all those who put pen to paper, signed petitions, shared information, and generally participated in bringing about this change, thereby refusing to remain silent<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Together, we will continue striving for a Europe that genuinely protects all animals.<br \/>\n&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;<img class=%22wp-image-69288 size-medium aligncenter%22 src=%22https:\/\/www.savethedogs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/733-diritti-cani-gatti-01.jpg%22 alt=%22Animali-Vittoria-UE%22 width=%22450%22 height=%22300%22 \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is still unresolved<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, <strong>the regulation did not approve the monitoring of online sales<\/strong>, which would have allowed for digital verification of the identity and traceability of animals purchased online. This essential measure to fight against illegal activity was overlooked, despite the efforts of numerous organizations. We will continue to advocate for its inclusion in upcoming policy stages.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A collective success<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This victory is the result of <strong>years of commitment and collaboration<\/strong> between the Eurogroup for Animals coalition, its partner organizations, and thousands of European citizens who succeeded in making their voices heard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A heartfelt thank you to all those who put pen to paper, signed petitions, shared information, and generally participated in bringing about this change, thereby refusing to remain silent<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Together, we will continue striving for a Europe that genuinely protects all animals.<br \/>\n&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Testo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_2_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-69288 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.savethedogs.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/733-diritti-cani-gatti-01.jpg\" alt=\"Animali-Vittoria-UE\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is still unresolved<\/strong><strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, <strong>the regulation did not approve the monitoring of online sales<\/strong>, which would have allowed for digital verification of the identity and traceability of animals purchased online. 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