Seventy-two adorable, innocent
puppies were rescued when border police discovered them
in a van in Bavaria, Germany. The 12-week old puppies
were found crammed into cages, dehydrated and infested
with parasites while being illegally transported from
Slovakia to Portugal. Sadly, this incident is part of a
growing illegal pet trade across the
continent. These animals don't have to
needlessly suffer for profit: the European Union can act
now to stop the illegal pet trade!
Sign now to demand
the European Union pass legislation to fight the illegal
puppy trade and protect our beloved
dogs!
Following the pandemic, the
soaring demand for pets has brought a rise in the
illegal puppy trade. In 2021, the number of
cases of illegally traded dogs nearly doubled compared
to the previous year, with over 1,900 dogs affected in
total. Comprehensive legislation
could dramatically reduce the number of puppies who
suffer in the illegal dog trade. Better identification
and registration of animals, regulation of internet
trade, increased education and controls, and tougher
penalties for offenders could all help curb animal
trafficking and must be passed immediately. The European Union
must act now before more innocent animals are harmed!
Sign the petition now if you
agree!