Dogs and cats: Commission considers compulsory registration

In view of the sometimes torturous conditions in the European animal trade, the EU Commission is considering an obligation to identify and register young dogs and cats. In the revision of animal welfare legislation in the Union, the EU is considering corresponding obligations for commercial breeding operations. This is the result of two answers from Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides on Monday to two parliamentary questions. Accordingly, the obligations would take effect before the animals are sold.