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1. European Commission (eu_commission@social.network.europa.eu)'s status on Thursday, 07-Dec-2023 18:39:35 JST European Commission

   Nearly half of EU households have a furry friend!

   Across the EU, animal welfare standards for professional breeding, keeping and selling #dogs and #cats vary widely – resulting in sub-standard practices, sometimes even abuse.

   We are introducing uniform rules:
   ✔ Setting minimum standards
   ✔ Tightening traceability for online sales to curb illegal trade
   ✔ Training for handlers and educating buyers on responsible ownership
   ✔ Import standards to match #EU welfare criteria

   ℹ️ https://europa.eu/!BPhqG8