In a major step forward for animal protection, Italy has recently passed a groundbreaking bill aimed at strengthening the country's animal welfare laws. This bill recognizes animals as sentient beings deserving of legal protection, not just subjects whose suffering may offend human sensibilities. This bill is a landmark shift in how animals are viewed under Italian law.
Now, we need to ensure that every country in the European Union (EU) follows Italy's example. Too many EU countries still have weak animal protection laws that fail to properly recognize the rights of animals.
Sign the petition to ask the European Commission to follow Italy's example and ensure its member states strengthen their animal welfare laws!
The new Italian law includes provisions to ban the keeping of dogs on chains (unless in specific, rare circumstances), ensure animals taken from abusive situations are placed into care, and address the growing issue of animal cruelty spread through social media. The law also strengthens penalties for those caught in animal-fighting activities, aiming to curb the brutal trade of animals for entertainment.
The EU must recognize that animals are not commodities or tools for exploitation, but sentient beings who deserve our respect and legal protection. Let's push for uniformity in animal welfare laws across Europe and ensure that every country treats animals with the dignity they deserve.
Sign the petition today and call on the European Commission and Parliament to lead the charge in making animal welfare a top priority across all EU member states
