Written declaration on dog population management in the European Union

Wow we made it! Thanks to everyone who helped get the Written Declaration on dogs in the EU signed by a majority of MEPs!

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Adina Valean, ALDE MEP, has initiated, this week, together with Daciana Sarbu and two other MEPs, a written declaration concerning “the management of the dog population in the European Union,” asking Member States to adopt relevant strategies on this, that include “measures such as sterilisation of owned and stray animals, dog control laws and the promotion of responsible pet ownership.” If the declaration gathers half + 1 from the number of MEPs, it will become the official position of the European Parliament in this dossier.

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