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| 29.11.2013 | EN | Official Journal of the European Union | CE 349/71 |
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29.11.2013

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

CE 349/71

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Wednesday 4 July 2012Establishment of an EU legal framework for the protection of pets and stray animals

P7_TA(2012)0291

European Parliament resolution of 4 July 2012 on the establishment of an EU legal framework for the protection of pets and stray animals (2012/2670(RSP))

2013/C 349 E/08

The European Parliament,

The European Parliament

| — | having regard to the large number of petitions from EU citizens requesting the establishment of an EU legal framework for the protection of pets and stray animals (1613/2010, 1274/2011, 1321/2011, 1377/2011, 1412/2011 and others), |
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having regard to the large number of petitions from EU citizens requesting the establishment of an EU legal framework for the protection of pets and stray animals (1613/2010, 1274/2011, 1321/2011, 1377/2011, 1412/2011 and others),

| — | having regard to the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals (CETS No 125), |
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having regard to the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals (CETS No 125),

| — | having regard to Rule 202(2) of its Rules of Procedure, |
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having regard to Rule 202(2) of its Rules of Procedure,

| A. | whereas Article 13 of the TFEU stipulates that, since animals are sentient beings, the Union and the Member States must pay full regard to their welfare requirements; |
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whereas Article 13 of the TFEU stipulates that, since animals are sentient beings, the Union and the Member States must pay full regard to their welfare requirements;

| B. | whereas there is no EU legislation for the protection of pets and stray animals, despite the fact that the EU’s pet population is estimated at over one hundred million; |
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whereas there is no EU legislation for the protection of pets and stray animals, despite the fact that the EU’s pet population is estimated at over one hundred million;

| C. | whereas the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals has not yet been signed by all Member States; |
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whereas the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals has not yet been signed by all Member States;

| D. | whereas pets and stray animals are victims of mistreatment and cruelty in many Members States, and whereas the petitioners mainly refer to Member States in southern and eastern Europe; |
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whereas pets and stray animals are victims of mistreatment and cruelty in many Members States, and whereas the petitioners mainly refer to Member States in southern and eastern Europe;

| 1. | Calls on the European Union and the Member States to ratify the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals and to transpose its provisions into national legal systems; |
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Calls on the European Union and the Member States to ratify the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals and to transpose its provisions into national legal systems;

| 2. | Calls on the Commission to put forward an EU legal framework for the protection of pets and stray animals, including:






  — | rules for the identification and registration of animals, |
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Calls on the Commission to put forward an EU legal framework for the protection of pets and stray animals, including:

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rules for the identification and registration of animals,

| — | stray animal management strategies, including vaccination and sterilisation programmes, |
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stray animal management strategies, including vaccination and sterilisation programmes,

| — | measures to promote responsible ownership, |
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measures to promote responsible ownership,

| — | the prohibition of unlicensed kennels and shelters, |
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the prohibition of unlicensed kennels and shelters,

| — | the prohibition of the killing of stray animals without medical indication, |
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the prohibition of the killing of stray animals without medical indication,

| — | information and educational programmes in schools on animal welfare, |
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information and educational programmes in schools on animal welfare,

| — | severe sanctions to be imposed on any Member State which fails to comply with the rules; |
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severe sanctions to be imposed on any Member State which fails to comply with the rules;

| 3. | Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission. |
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Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission.

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