Publications
Publications
In this section you can find publications and briefings from the EU Dog & Cat Alliance and our members.
EU Dog and Cat Alliance briefing
This briefing document explains about the EU Dog & Cat Alliance, the issues we work on and how you can contact us for more information.
The welfare of dogs and cats involved in commercial practices
This report from the EU Dog & Cat Alliance reviews the legislation relating to dog and cat breeding and trade across the EU's 28 Member States. Based on the findings, it makes a series of recommendations for EU action.
The Puppy Smuggling Scandal
This report from Dogs Trust investigates the illegal entry of dogs into Great Britain from Hungary and Lithuania under the EU pet movement legislation.
Position paper on the proposed Regulation on Medicated Feed
This paper outlines the EU Dog & Cat Alliance's position on the proposal for a Regulation on Medicated Feed.
Puppy Smuggling: The Scandal Continues
This second investigative report from Dogs Trust exposes the European puppy smuggling scandal.
Position paper on the proposed Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products
This paper outlines the EU Dog & Cat Alliance's position on the proposal for a Regulation on Veterinary Medicinal Products.
Position paper on the European Commission's study on the welfare of dogs and cats involved in commercial practices
This paper outlines the EU Dog & Cat Alliance's position on the European Commission's study on the welfare of dogs and cats involved in commercial practices.
Position on International Rehoming of Dogs and Cats
This paper outlines the EU Dog & Cat Alliance's position on the international rehoming of dogs and cats.
Call for an Action Plan to tackle the illegal trade in dogs and cats in the EU
This briefing document outlines the EU Dog & Cat Alliance's call for an Action Plan to tackle the illegal trade in dogs and cats in the EU.
Position paper on the review of pet movement legislation under the “Animal Health Law”
This briefing outlines the EU Dog & Cat Alliance's recommendations for the review of pet movement legislation under the new "Animal Health Law."
Manifesto for Maltese Presidency
This manifesto sets out the priorities in the field of companion animal welfare which the EU Dog & Cat Alliance would urge the Maltese Presidency of the Council of the EU to focus on during the next six months.
Letter to European Commission on EU Action Plan on illegal trade in dogs and cats
A letter from 38 Members of the European Parliament calling on the European Commission to draw up an Action Plan to tackle the illegal trade in dogs and cats in the EU, sent on 5 December 2016.
Letter to European Commission on new EU Platform on Animal Welfare
A letter from Members of the European Parliament asking the European Commission to ensure that companion animal welfare is included as a topic under the new EU Platform on Animal Welfare.
Manifesto for Estonian Presidency
This manifesto sets out the priorities in the field of companion animal welfare which the EU Dog & Cat Alliance would urge the Estonian Presidency of the Council of the EU to focus on during the next six months.
Puppy Smuggling: A Tragedy Ignored
In its third undercover investigation Dogs Trust reveals the continuing abuse of the Pet Travel Scheme and the rife illegal trade of puppies in Europe.
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