Pet shops selling animals regulated to reduce new owner neglect PET shops in Spain will come under strict regulation to ensure they prevent impulse buying of domestic animals in a bid to cut down on cases of neglect. Agriculture minister Isabel García Tejerina was said to be considering banning the sale of animals in shops, but has decided not to do so – merely to regulate it. Steps will be taken by pet shops to guarantee as far as possible that any animals they sell will be treated responsibly and with respect and cared for as we would all want our own pets to be looked after, says Sra García Tejerina. The new animal protection law will also cover breeders, shelters and individual pet owners, tightening up penalties for dumping animals or mistreating them, and setting rules to reduce the incidence of such abuse. So far, the exact content of the law text, nor how it will affect pet shop sales, has not yet been confirmed. According to animal shelters across the country, Spain has one of the worst records in Europe for dogs and cats being dumped by their owners. Source: Think Spain
Posted on: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 15:58:52 +0000
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