--- title: A victory for the protection of dogs and cats in Europe description: The European Parliament has taken a significant step to protect dogs and cats, voting for key regulations on welfare, sales and traceability across Europe image: https://fondazionecapellino.org/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(10)-3.png --- - [Almo Nature ](https://www.almonature.com/it/?hsLang=en) - [Fondazione Capellino ](https://fondazionecapellino.org/en/fondazione-capellino?hsLang=en) - [REcommunity ](https://fondazionecapellino.org/en/recommunity/home?hsLang=en) REcommunity - [Almo Nature ALL PROFITS TO THE PLANET ](https://www.almonature.com/it/?hsLang=en) - [Fondazione Capellino OUR BIODIVERSITY PROJECTS ](https://fondazionecapellino.org/en/fondazione-capellino?hsLang=en) - [REcommunity THE HOME OF OUR ACTIVISM ](https://fondazionecapellino.org/en/recommunity/home?hsLang=en) [![Recomm small-1](https://fondazionecapellino.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Recomm%20small-1.png?width=300&height=74&name=Recomm%20small-1.png) ](https://fondazionecapellino.org/en/recommunity/home?hsLang=en) - [Articles](https://fondazionecapellino.org/en/recommunity-articles?hsLang=en) - [Archive](https://fondazionecapellino.org/fr-ca/recommunity?hsLang=en) - [Nature Has No Borders](https://fondazionecapellino.org/es/recommunity/nature-has-no-borders?hsLang=en) - [Join Us](https://fondazionecapellino.org/it/recommunity-join-us?hsLang=en) [![Recomm small-1](https://fondazionecapellino.org/hubfs/Recomm%20small-1.png) ](https://fondazionecapellino.org/en/recommunity/home?hsLang=en) - [Articles](https://fondazionecapellino.org/en/recommunity-articles?hsLang=en) - [Archive](https://fondazionecapellino.org/fr-ca/recommunity?hsLang=en) - [Nature Has No Borders](https://fondazionecapellino.org/es/recommunity/nature-has-no-borders?hsLang=en) - [Join Us](https://fondazionecapellino.org/it/recommunity-join-us?hsLang=en) Choose another country or region to see content specific to your location. 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Through its *Companion for Life* project, **Almo Nature **has been **actively campaigning** in Brussels and across Member States. Working a**longside many European animal welfare organisations, **and as the only brand fully committed to this initiative, it is calling on MEPs to support stronger and more ambitious measures. This work will continue in the months ahead, with a clear aim: to secure regulations that genuinely meet the scale of the challenge. **Meaningful progress for dogs and cats** On 19th June, the European Parliament voted in favour of several amendments to the proposed regulation on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats. Among the most steps forward is a **ban on the sale of dogs and cats in pet shops**, along with a requirement to **register microchip numbers in a single European database**. There are also plans to introduce a regulated list of species that may be kept as pets. The scope of the regulation has also been widened to include the movement of dogs and cats for non-commercial purposes. This means the rules could apply not only to animals being sold, but also to those entering the EU for other reasons. If confirmed in the final version, all dogs and cats entering the EU, even those not intended for sale, would be covered. New measures have also been introduced to improve the **welfare of animals on breeding farms**, including rules on the minimum age at which animals can be separated from their mother, and limits on the number of litters. **Gaps remain in tackling illegal trafficking** While these developments are encouraging, some important issues still need to be addressed. For example, the proposed amendments do not require all dogs and cats to be identified and registered before sale. As a result, many animals sold online, often those most at risk, would not be covered by this measure, despite it being a proven way to combat illegal trafficking. In addition, certain groups of animals remain outside the scope of the regulation, including hunting dogs and some farm animals. This is a concern, as these animals can be particularly vulnerable to poor treatment. **The role of animal welfare organisations and Almo Nature** This progress has been supported by strong collaboration between animal welfare organisations, alongside Almo Nature. Almo Nature operates within the Reintegration Economy — a model based on reinvesting profits to support biodiversity. Through its *Companion for Life* programme, and in partnership with more than twenty organisations, it works to raise awareness and put forward practical proposals to strengthen both current and future legislation. Key measures being advocated include recognising the specific nature of animals, requiring all pets to be microchipped and registered from birth, tightening rules around breeding and sales, and introducing effective penalties for those who break the law. These positions reflect the vision of Pier Giovanni Capellino, founder and president of Almo Nature. He believes that legislation should encourage a real shift in how people relate to animals, moving away from simple ownership towards a greater sense of responsibility and care. **The campaign continues** Efforts will continue throughout the next stage of negotiations between the European institutions. During this time, Almo Nature will strengthen its engagement by working closely with decision-makers and animal welfare organisations. New campaign initiatives will be launched soon, and public support will play an important part in helping to bring about lasting change. --- ## The community Joining the REcommunity means becoming part of a network of people who share a simple belief: life is one connected whole and should be at the centre of the decisions we make. This is not a place for passive observers. 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