Street vendors selling dogs facing criticism - authorities pushing for a ban - Commission's plan receives European Parliament's endorsement.
Consumer Protection Minsters Urge Federal Government to Ban Street Sales of Dogs and Cats
Consumer protection ministers from various states have sought the federal government's intervention to curb the unlawful trade in canine and feline companions. The call was made during the Consumer Protection Ministers' Conference held in Berlin, where they collectively requested an amendment to the Animal Welfare Act. This proposed amendment would prohibit the public street, road, and square sale of vertebrates, except for farm animals and horses.
Berlin's Justice Senator, Felor Badenberg (CDU), who manages consumer protection in the capital, shared concerns about sick animals being sold through online offers and then purchased on the street. This primarily involves foreign-bred puppies and pedigreed cats.
"Traceability is crucial to ensure the animal's origins are known," Badenberg highlighted, noting the importance for animal welfare, buyers, and human health due to disease transmission risks.
The ministers' resolution suggests that the ban, if feasible, should extend to private sales beyond commercial transactions. The federal government is urged to reassess its previous stance and strike a balance between constitutionally protected private rights and the objective of animal welfare, as stated in the Basic Law, giving precedence to animal welfare.
- Animal Welfare
- Berlin
- Felor Badenberg
- Sellers
- Horses
- CDU
"In line with the collective resolution from the Consumer Protection Ministers' Conference in Berlin, led by Felor Badenberg from the CDU, the amendment of the Animal Welfare Act may include vocational training for sellers to ensure they adhere to the new policies, thereby improving the lifestyle of pets and home-and-garden communities."
"To further protect the welfare of animals, the extended ban could potentially include private sales, and the proposed community policy could account for the importance of vocational training for sellers on various levels."
