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Draft report (COM(2023)0769 – C9-0443/2023 – 2023/0447(COD)) 2025-02-10

Welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability

Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development

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Amendment 539

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. When operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters place on the market or supply dogs or cats for purposes of keeping them as pet animals, they shall provide to the acquirer of pet the information necessary to enable him or her to ensure the welfare of the animal, including information on responsible ownership.

1. When operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters place on the market dogs or cats for purposes of keeping them as pet animals, they shall provide to the acquirer of pet in a written form all the information necessary to enable them to ensure the optimal welfare of the animal, including information on responsible ownership and on the specific needs of the dog or cat in terms of feeding, caring, health, housing and behavioural needs, as well as information on its health, including its vaccination status.

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Amendment 540

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 541

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1a. Advertisements to promote the purchase of dogs or cats shall be prohibited.

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Amendment 542

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. When the supplying of dogs and cats is advertised via online means, the listing shall display, in clearly visible and bold characters, the following warning:

2. When published on online purchasing platforms, the listing about dogs or cats shall display, in clearly visible and bold characters, which should at least be of equal size than that of the largest character use in the listing, at least the following warning:

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Amendment 543

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. When the supplying of dogs and cats is advertised via online means, the listing shall display, in clearly visible and bold characters, the following warning:

2. When the supplying of dogs and cats is advertised; including via online means, the listing shall display, in clearly visible and bold characters, the following warning:

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Amendment 544

Valérie Deloge, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 2

PROPOSAL FOR A REGULATION OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL on the welfare of dogs and

Chapter II – Article 8 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

An animal is not a toy. Buying or adopting an animal is a life-changing decision. As an animal owner, you are obliged to ensure that all the needs for its health and well-being are met at all times.

An animal is not a toy. Buying or adopting an animal is a life-changing decision and involves extra costs. As an animal owner, you are obliged to ensure that all the needs for its health and well-being are met at all times.

Only officially recognised operators are allowed to market or supply animals because they are able to guarantee their health and welfare. All other sources are considered illegal and their use makes you complicit in trafficking. Animals placed on the market by such sources can carry disease or suffer from health problems.

In accordance with the legislation in force in your country of residence, abandonment may be punished

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Amendment 545

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 2

Regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability

Article 8

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

An animal is not a toy. Buying or adopting an animal is a life-changing decision. As an animal owner, you are obliged to ensure that all the needs for its health and well-being are met at all times.

An animal is not a toy, it is a sentient being with specific needs. Buying or adopting an animal is a life-changing decision. As an animal owner, you are responsible to take good care of it and to ensure that all the needs for its health and well-being are met at all times. Taking care of an animal will bring with it substantial financial costs, for food, veterinary care and shelter. Please consider the decision to purchase this animal carefully. It is forbidden to abandon the animal once it is in your care.

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Amendment 546

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 2

Regulation COM(2023)0769

Article 8 – Paragraph 2 – second part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

An animal is not a toy. Buying or adopting an animal is a life-changing decision. As an animal owner, you are obliged to ensure that all the needs for its health and well-being are met at all times.

An animal is not a toy. Buying or adopting an animal is a life-changing decision. As an animal owner, you are obliged to ensure that all the needs for its health and well-being are met at all times and that its abandonment is prevented.

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Amendment 547

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 2

Regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability

Article 8 – paragraph 2a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The listing shall contain the transponder number of the dog or cat. Before publishing, the operator of the online platform shall verify the listing, transponder number and reliability of the advertiser.

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Amendment 548

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 2

Regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability

Article 8 – paragraph 2b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

It shall be prohibited to sell animals to minors.

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Amendment 549

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 – paragraph 2

Regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability

Article 8 – paragraph 2c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

In order to avoid impulsive purchases instalment payments shall be prohibited.

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Amendment 550

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Animal caretakers shall have the following competences as regards the dogs and cats they are handling:

1. Animal caretakers, with the exception of volunteers in shelters, supervised interns and supervised part-time workers shall have the following competences as regards the dogs and cats they are handling:

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Amendment 551

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) understanding of their biological behaviour and their physiological and ethological needs;

(a) thorough understanding of their biological behaviour and their physiological and ethological needs;

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Amendment 552

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) understanding of their biological behaviour and their physiological and ethological needs;

(a) understanding of their biological behaviour and their physiological needs;

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Amendment 553

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) ability to recognise their expressions including any sign of suffering and to identify the appropriate mitigating measures to be taken in such cases;

(b) ability to recognise their expressions including any sign of suffering and to identify and take the appropriate mitigating measures to be taken in such cases;

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Amendment 554

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) ability to recognise their expressions including any sign of suffering and to identify the appropriate mitigating measures to be taken in such cases;

(b) ability to recognise their expressions including any sign of suffering and to identify and take the appropriate mitigating measures in such cases;

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Amendment 555

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) ability to recognise their expressions including any sign of suffering and to identify the appropriate mitigating measures to be taken in such cases;

(b) ability to recognise their expressions including any sign of suffering and to identify and take the appropriate mitigating measures in such cases;

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Amendment 556

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c) ability to apply good animal management practices, to use and maintain the equipment used for the species under their care and to minimize any risks to the welfare of the animals;

(c) ability to apply good animal management practices, to use and maintain the equipment used for the species under their care and to minimize and prevent any risks to the welfare of the animals;

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Amendment 557

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c) ability to apply good animal management practices, to use and maintain the equipment used for the species under their care and to minimize any risks to the welfare of the animals;

(c) ability to apply good animal management practices, to use and maintain the equipment used for the species under their care and to prevent and minimize any risks to the welfare of the animals;

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Amendment 558

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c) ability to apply good animal management practices, to use and maintain the equipment used for the species under their care and to minimize any risks to the welfare of the animals;

(c) ability to apply good animal management practices, to use and maintain the equipment used for the species under their care and to prevent any risks to the welfare of the animals;

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Amendment 559

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c) ability to apply good animal management practices, to use and maintain the equipment used for the species under their care and to minimize any risks to the welfare of the animals;

(c) ability to apply good animal management practices, to use and maintain the equipment used for the species under their care and to prevent any risks to the welfare of the animals;

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Amendment 560

Carlo Fidanza, Michele Picaro

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. The competences referred to in paragraph 1 may be acquired through education, training or professional experience. Education, training or professional experience shall be documented.

2. The competences referred to in paragraph 1 may be acquired through education, training or professional experience. Education, training or professional experience shall be documented. These basic competences must be held by everyone, including volunteers and trainees, working with animals in the establishments or shelters.

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Amendment 561

Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. The competences referred to in paragraph 1 may be acquired through education, training or professional experience. Education, training or professional experience shall be documented.

2. The competences referred to in paragraph 1 may be acquired through education, training or professional experience. Education, training or professional experience shall be documented by a certificate or attestation of knowledge issued by an approved national body.

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Amendment 562

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(2a) Trainees and volunteers at establishments must be properly trained within the first 10 working days after starting work so that they can acquire the skills mentioned in paragraph (1)

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Amendment 563

Alexander Bernhuber, Stefan Köhler, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, lay down minimum requirements concerning the content of the education, training or professional experience referred to in paragraph 2. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24.

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Amendment 564

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. By [OP: please insert the date of six months after entry into force], the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, lay down minimum requirements concerning the content of the education, training or professional experience referred to in paragraph 2. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24.

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Amendment 565

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. By [24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, lay down minimum requirements concerning the content of the education, training or professional experience referred to in paragraph 2. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24.

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Amendment 566

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3a. Employers responsible for the care, breeding, transport or sheltering of dogs and cats shall actively support their workers by providing appropriate training and education opportunities.

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Amendment 567

Dario Nardella

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – title

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Animal welfare visits

Animal health and welfare visits

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Amendment 568

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – title

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Animal welfare visits

Animal health and welfare visits

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Amendment 569

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters shall:

1. Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for establishments, foster homes, pounds and shelters shall:

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Amendment 570

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) ensure that the establishments under their responsibility receive, at least once a year, a visit by a veterinarian, for the purpose of advising the operator or the natural or legal person responsible for the shelter on measures to address any risk factor for animal welfare;

(a) ensure that by [1 year from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] the establishments under their responsibility receive, at least once a year, an unannounced visit by a veterinarian, for the purpose of identifying and assessing any risk that affects the welfare of the dogs and cats, and advising the operator or the natural or legal person responsible for the shelter on measures to address any risk factor for animal welfare, and for the purpose of assessing continued compliance with Article 15 as concerns painful practices and in particular handling practices;

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Amendment 571

Dario Nardella

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) ensure that within the first year after the date of the entry into force of this Regulation or within the first year after having notified a new establishment, the establishments under their responsibility receive, at least once a year, an unannounced visit by an official veterinarian hired by the competent authority, for the purpose of identifying and assessing any risk factor for the welfare of the dogs or cats and advising the operator or the natural or legal person responsible for the shelter on measures to address those risks for animal welfare;

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Amendment 572

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) ensure that the establishments under their responsibility receive, at least twice a year, an unannounced visit by an independent veterinarian, for the purpose of advising the operator or the natural or legal person responsible for the establishments or shelter on measures to optimise the welfare including health of the animals, to address any risk factor for animal welfare and to inspect the records referred to in (a) on the use of veterinary actions and medical products;

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Amendment 573

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 574

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) ensure that the establishments under their responsibility receive, at least once a year, a visit by an official veterinarian for the purpose of identifying and assessing any risk factor for the welfare of the dogs and cats and advising the operator or the natural or legal person responsible for the shelter on measures to address those risks;

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Amendment 575

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) ensure that the establishments under their responsibility receive regular veterinary advice for operator or the natural or legal person responsible for the shelter on measures to address any risk factor for animal welfare;

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Amendment 576

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) record the findings of the visit of the veterinarian referred to in point (a) and their follow up actions and keep those records for at least 6 years, making them available to the competent authorities upon request.

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Amendment 577

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1a. Veterinarians who have conducted an animal welfare and health visit which led to serious recommendations to the operator or natural or legal person operating an establishment, foster home, pound or shelter, shall immediately inform the competent authorities about their findings and follow up with a subsequent visit within two months. Any apparent overuse or clear abuse of veterinary products shall also be immediately reported to the competent authorities.

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Amendment 578

Alexander Bernhuber, Stefan Köhler, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 supplementing this Article to lay down minimum criteria to be assessed during animal welfare visits.

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Amendment 579

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 supplementing this Article to lay down minimum criteria to be assessed during animal welfare visits.

2. Within [OP: please insert the date of six months after entry into force], the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 supplementing this Article to lay down minimum criteria to be assessed during animal welfare and health visits, including the training requirements for the veterinarians involved.

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Amendment 580

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 supplementing this Article to lay down minimum criteria to be assessed during animal welfare visits.

2. By [24 months from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] the Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 supplementing this Article to lay down minimum criteria to be assessed during animal welfare visits, including on follow-up checks.

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Amendment 581

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters shall ensure that dogs and cats are fed in accordance with the requirements laid down in point 1 of Annex I and may, based on the written advice of a veterinarian or an animal nutrition expert, adjust the feeding frequencies provided for in point 1 of Annex I.

1. Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters shall ensure that dogs and cats are fed regularly and may adjust the feeding frequencies in line with animal welfare at their discretion.

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Amendment 582

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for pet animals and/or shelters, foster homes and pounds shall ensure that dogs and cats are fed in accordance with the requirements laid down in point 1 of Annex I and may, based on the written advice of a veterinarian or an animal nutrition expert, adjust the feeding frequencies provided for in point 1 of Annex I.

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Amendment 583

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters shall ensure that dogs and cats are adequately fed and hydrated by supplying:

2. Operators, natural or legal persons responsible for pet animals and/or shelters, foster homes and pounds shall ensure that dogs and cats are adequately fed and hydrated by supplying:

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Amendment 584

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) potable water, ad libitum;

(a) clean and fresh water, ad libitum;

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Amendment 585

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) potable water, ad libitum;

(a) clean and fresh water, ad libitum;

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Amendment 586

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) feed in sufficient quantity and quality to meet the physiological, nutritional and metabolic needs and satiety of the dogs and cats, as part of a diet adapted to the age, breed, category, activity level, and health status of the dogs and cats;

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Amendment 587

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 588

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

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Amendment 589

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) feed in such a way as to avoid abrupt changes and ensure a well-functioning gastro-intestinal system, in particular during the weaning phase.

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Amendment 590

Dario Nardella, Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters shall ensure that feeding and drinking facilities are constructed and installed in such a way as to:

3. Operators and caretakers shall ensure that feeding and drinking facilities are kept clean and are constructed and installed in such a way as to:

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Amendment 591

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) provide equal access to all dogs and cats, thus minimizing competition between them, avoiding agonistic behaviour, in particular where dogs and cats do not have ad libitum access to feed;

(a) provide equal access to all dogs and cats;

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Amendment 592

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(aa) Where advised in writing by a veterinarian to do so, the operators must adjust the feeding and watering requirements. The operators shall keep a record of the advice for its entire duration as advised by the veterinarian.

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Amendment 593

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) minimize spillage and prevent the contamination of feed and water with harmful substances;

(b) prevent the contamination of feed and water with harmful substances;

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Amendment 594

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 – paragraph 3 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) be easily cleaned and disinfected to prevent diseases.

(d) be regularly and easily cleaned and disinfected to prevent diseases.

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Amendment 595

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Operators shall ensure that dogs and cats are provided with housing in accordance with point 2 of Annex I.

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Or. en

Amendment 596

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Operators shall ensure that dogs and cats are provided with housing in accordance with point 2 of Annex I.

1. Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters, foster homes and pounds shall ensure that dogs and cats are provided with housing in accordance with point 2 of Annex I.

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Amendment 597

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(1a) Natural or legal persons responsible for shelters are excluded from paragraph (1);

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Justification

There are already national provisions with regard to the space to be allocated to animals in shelters. In the absence of dedicated funds and infrastructure, more stringent requirements would lead to existing animals being euthanised

Amendment 598

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1a. Keeping or selling dogs or cats in pet shops shall be prohibited.

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Amendment 599

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c) where animals are kept in breeding establishments or pet shops, air circulation, dust levels, temperature, relative air humidity and gas concentrations are kept within limits which are not harmful to dogs and cats and that ventilation is sufficient to avoid overheating and, where necessary, in combination with heating systems, to remove excessive moisture;

(c) where animals are kept in breeding, research or selling establishments, air quality and circulation, dust levels, temperature, relative air humidity and gas concentrations are kept within limits which are not harmful to dogs or cats and that ventilation is sufficient to avoid overheating and, where necessary, in combination with heating systems, to remove excessive moisture;

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Amendment 600

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c) where animals are kept in breeding establishments or selling establishments, air circulation, dust levels, temperature, relative air humidity and gas concentrations are kept within limits which are not harmful to dogs and cats and that ventilation is sufficient to avoid overheating and, where necessary, in combination with heating systems, to remove excessive moisture;

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Amendment 601

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c) where animals are kept in breeding establishments or pet shops, air circulation, temperature, relative air humidity and gas concentrations are kept within limits which are not harmful to dogs and cats and that ventilation is sufficient to avoid overheating and, where necessary, in combination with heating systems, to remove excessive moisture;

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Amendment 602

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) dogs and cats have enough space to be able to move around freely and to express species-specific behaviour according to their needs, with sufficient space for enrichment material and structures, a possibility for animals to socialise and withdraw, and soft, dry and clean resting places, sufficiently large and numerous to ensure that all of them can lie down and rest at the same time in a natural position;

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Amendment 603

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) dogs and cats have enough space to be able to move around freely and to express species-specific behaviour;

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Amendment 604

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) dogs and cats have enough space to be able to move around freely and to express species-specific behaviour according to their needs, with sufficient space for enrichment material and structures, including items inciting curiousness, natural playfulness and cognitiveness, a possibility for animals to socialise and withdraw, safe hiding spaces and clean resting places;

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Amendment 605

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point e

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(e) dogs and cats kept outdoors are protected from negative climatic conditions, including thermal stress, sunburn and frostbite.

(e) when dogs and cats are outdoors they shall be protected from negative climatic conditions, including heavy rain, thermal stress, sunburn and frostbite.

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Amendment 606

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2a. Puppies shall not be sold or otherwise be separated from their mother before they are 8 weeks old. Kittens shall not be sold or otherwise be separated from their mother before they are 12 weeks old.

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Amendment 607

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2a. Keeping dogs or cats exclusively outdoors is prohibited.

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Amendment 608

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. Keeping dogs or cats in containers shall be prohibited.

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Containers may only be used for the transport and temporary isolation of individual dogs and cats provided that stress due to extreme temperatures is avoided.

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Amendment 609

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Keeping dogs or cats in containers shall be prohibited.

Keeping dogs or cats in containers or cages shall be prohibited.

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Amendment 610

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Keeping dogs or cats exclusively outdoors is prohibited.

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Amendment 611

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Keeping dogs or cats in pet shops shall be prohibited.

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Amendment 612

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Containers may only be used for the transport and temporary isolation of individual dogs and cats provided that stress due to extreme temperatures is avoided.

Containers may only be used for the transport or temporary isolation of individual dogs and cats, puppies or kittens with reduced thermoregulation capacity or puppies or kittens together with their mothers, provided that stress due to extreme temperatures is avoided, and that the dogs and cats are able to stand and lie down in a natural position.

Or. ro

Amendment 613

Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Containers may only be used for the transport and temporary isolation of individual dogs and cats provided that stress due to extreme temperatures is avoided.

Containers may only be used for the temporary isolation of individual dogs and cats provided that stress due to extreme temperatures is minimised and suffering is avoided, and the dogs and cats are able to stand and lie down in a natural position.

Or. en

Amendment 614

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Containers may only be used for the transport and temporary isolation of individual dogs and cats provided that stress due to extreme temperatures is avoided.

Containers may only be used for the transport and temporary isolation of individual dogs and cats provided that stress due to extreme temperatures is avoided, and the dogs and cats are able to stand and lie down in a natural position.

Or. en

Amendment 615

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Containers may only be used for the transport and temporary isolation of individual dogs and cats provided that stress due to extreme temperatures is avoided.

Keeping pet animals in containers is prohibited.

Or. en

Amendment 616

André Rodrigues

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Containers may only be used for the transport and temporary isolation of individual dogs and cats provided that stress due to extreme temperatures is avoided.

Containers may only be used for temporary isolation of individual dogs and cats provided that stress due to extreme temperatures is minimised and the cats and dogs are able to stand and lie down in a natural position.

Or. en

Justification

Provisions related with the transport of cats and dogs should be discussed in the framework of the regulation on animal welfare during transport

Amendment 617

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

By way of derogation from the second subparagraph, containers may be used for the transport, short-term isolation of individual dogs or cats, provided that stress is minimised and suffering is avoided, and the dogs and cats are able to stand and lie down in a natural position.

Or. en

Amendment 618

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3a. Keeping dogs or cats in pet shops shall be prohibited.

Or. en

Amendment 619

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. Keeping dogs exclusively indoors shall be prohibited. Dogs kept indoors shall have daily access to an outdoor area that allows exercise and socialisation. In addition, when dogs are kept in kennels, operators shall design and construct individual enclosures to allow dogs to have free access to a confined outdoor space and an indoor space or an individual hut.

4. Keeping dogs exclusively indoors shall be prohibited. Dogs kept indoors shall have daily access to an outdoor area.

Or. en

Amendment 620

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. Keeping dogs exclusively indoors shall be prohibited. Dogs kept indoors shall have daily access to an outdoor area that allows exercise, exploration and socialisation. In addition, when dogs are kept in kennels, operators shall design and construct individual enclosures to allow dogs to have free access to a confined outdoor space and an indoor space or an individual hut.

Or. en

Amendment 621

Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. Keeping dogs or cats exclusively indoors shall be prohibited. Dogs kept indoors shall have daily access to an outdoor area that allows exercise and socialisation. In addition, when dogs are kept in kennels, operators shall design and construct individual enclosures to allow dogs to have free access to a confined outdoor space and an indoor space or an individual hut.

Or. fr

Amendment 622

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 6

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

6. Operators shall ensure that a thermoneutral zone appropriate for cats or dogs is maintained in indoor areas where they are kept.

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 623

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 6 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

6a. Operators of breeding and selling establishments shall use, where necessary, heating or cooling systems to maintain good air quality, an appropriate temperature in indoor enclosures at their establishments, and remove excessive moisture.

Or. en

Amendment 624

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 7

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

7. Operators shall ensure that dogs and cats have access to natural light at all times. Where needed, due to the climatic conditions and geographic position of a Member State, operators shall provide artificial lighting.

7. Operators and pet owners shall ensure that dogs and cats have access to natural light at all times and are able to stay in the dark for sufficient and uninterrupted periods in order to maintain a normal circadian rhythm. Where needed, due to the climatic conditions and geographic position of a Member State, operators and pet owners shall provide artificial lighting.

Or. en

Amendment 625

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 7

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

7. Operators shall ensure that dogs and cats have access to natural light at all times.

Or. en

Amendment 626

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 7

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

7. Operators and caretakers shall ensure that dogs and cats have access to natural light at all times, and are able to stay in the dark for sufficient and uninterrupted periods. Where needed, due to the climatic conditions and geographic position of a Member State, operators shall provide artificial lighting.

Or. en

Amendment 627

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 – paragraph 8

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

8. This Article applies from [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

8. This Article applies from [3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

Or. en

Amendment 628

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Operators shall ensure that measures are taken to safeguard the health of dogs and cats in accordance with point 3 of Annex 1.

1. Operators, natural or legal persons responsible for shelters, foster homes and pounds and animal caretakers shall ensure that measures are taken to safeguard the health of dogs and cats in accordance with point 3 of Annex 1.

Or. en

Amendment 629

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Operators shall ensure that measures are taken to safeguard the health of dogs and cats in accordance with point 3 of Annex 1.

1. Operators and caretakers shall ensure that measures are taken to safeguard the health of dogs and cats in accordance with point 3 of Annex 1.

Or. en

Amendment 630

Dario Nardella

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Operators shall ensure that measures are taken to safeguard the health of dogs and cats in accordance with point 3 of Annex 1.

1. Operators and caretakers shall ensure that measures are taken to safeguard the health of dogs or cats in accordance with point 3 of Annex 1.

Or. en

Amendment 631

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Operators shall ensure that measures are taken to safeguard the health of dogs and cats in accordance with point 3 of Annex 1.

1. Operators shall ensure that measures are taken to safeguard the health of dogs and cats.

Or. en

Amendment 632

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters shall ensure that:

2. Operators, natural or legal persons responsible for pet animals and/or shelters, foster homes and pounds and shall ensure that:

Or. en

Amendment 633

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) dogs and cats under their responsibility are inspected by animal caretakers at least once a day;

(a) dogs and cats under their responsibility are inspected by animal caretakers at least twice a day and vulnerable dogs and cats, such as newborns, ill or injured dogs and cats, and peri-partum bitches and queens, are inspected more frequently;

Or. en

Amendment 634

Dario Nardella, Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) dogs and cats under their responsibility are inspected by animal caretakers at least once a day;

(a) dogs or cats under their responsibility are inspected by animal caretakers at least once a day and vulnerable dogs and cats, such as newborns, ill or injured dogs and cats, and peri-partum bitches and queens, are inspected more frequently;

Or. en

Amendment 635

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) dogs and cats under their responsibility are inspected by animal caretakers at least once a day;

(a) dogs and cats under their responsibility are inspected by animal caretakers at least once a day; vulnerable dogs and cats, such as newborns, ill or injured dogs and cats, and peri-partum bitches and queens, are inspected more frequently;

Or. en

Amendment 636

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Nicolae Ştefănuță

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) dogs or cats with signs of disease, sickness, injury or otherwise compromised welfare are transferred, where required, without undue delay to a separate area, are treated by a veterinarian, where appropriate, and kept there until they are fully recovered, or alternatively euthanised without undue delay;

Or. en

Justification

The amendment intends to ensure euthanasia is not used as a population control measure, in absence of any actual disease/poor condition of the animal.

This amendment does not prejudge the consent or otherwise of a potential owner.

Amendment 637

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 638

Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) dogs or cats showing abnormal behaviour or with signs of disease, sickness, injury or otherwise compromised welfare are transferred, where required, without undue delay to a separate area, are treated by a veterinarian, where appropriate, and kept there until they are fully recovered, or alternatively euthanised without undue delay;

Or. fr

Amendment 639

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c) the euthanasia of a dog or a cat is only performed by a veterinarian under anaesthesia and prolonged analgesia, and is only performed if it is established by the veterinary and behavioural examination that the animal is either suffering from an incurable disease experiencing severe pain or suffering that cannot be alleviated or is completely incapable of self-preservation and recovery is not possible, and keeping them alive is manifestly contrary to the rules of their well-being.

Or. en

Amendment 640

Dario Nardella, Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 641

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c) the euthanasia of a dog or a cat is only performed by a veterinarian, and is only performed if it is established by the veterinary and behavioural examination that the animal is either suffering from an incurable disease experiencing severe pain or suffering that cannot be alleviated or is completely incapable of self-preservation and recovery is not possible, and keeping them alive is manifestly contrary to the rules of their well-being.

Or. en

Amendment 642

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Nicolae Ştefănuță

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c) the euthanasia of a dog or a cat is only performed by and upon recommendation of a veterinarian, and follows a veterinarian and behavioural examination that establishes that keeping the animal alive is contrary to its well-being, for justifiable reasons.

The euthanasia of a dog or a cat in animal shelters as a population management solution is prohibited.

Or. en

Amendment 643

Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 644

André Rodrigues

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 645

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 646

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) measures including veterinary medication are in place to prevent and control external and internal parasites, including preventive veterinary treatments to prevent common diseases to which dogs or cats are likely to be exposed with due regard to the epidemiological situation;

(d) measures are in place to prevent and control external and internal parasites, vaccinations to prevent common diseases to which dogs or cats are likely to be exposed with due regard to the epidemiological situation; ;

Or. ro

Amendment 647

Jessica Polfjärd

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) measures including veterinary medication are in place to prevent and control external and internal parasites, including preventive veterinary treatments, such as vaccination, to prevent common diseases to which dogs or cats are likely to be exposed with due regard to the epidemiological situation;

Or. en

Amendment 648

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) measures including veterinary medication are in place to prevent and control external and internal parasites, including preventive veterinary treatments and vaccinations to prevent common diseases to which dogs or cats are likely to be exposed with due regard to the epidemiological situation;

Or. en

Amendment 649

Dario Nardella

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) measures including veterinary medication are in place to prevent and control external and internal parasites and including preventive veterinary treatments such as vaccination to prevent diseases to which dogs or cats are likely to be exposed with due regard to the epidemiological situation;

Or. en

Amendment 650

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) measures including veterinary vaccination and medication are in place to prevent and control external and internal parasites, including preventive veterinary treatments to prevent common diseases to which dogs or cats are likely to be exposed with due regard to the epidemiological situation;

Or. en

Amendment 651

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(da) operators ensure that animals are allocated to shelters in such a way as to prevent uncontrolled reproduction of dogs and cats;

Or. ro

Amendment 652

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Nicolae Ştefănuță

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(da) no dog or cat is released from a shelter unneutered, unless specifically indicated by a veterinarian;

Or. en

Amendment 653

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point d b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(db) measures are in place to prevent reproduction of the dog or cat kept therein;

Or. en

Amendment 654

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point e

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(e) enrichment materials do not present any risk of injury or biological or chemical contamination or any other health risk.

(e) enrichment materials do not present any risk of chemical contamination.

Or. en

Amendment 655

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ea) if available, relevant health related information shall be provided to the acquirer of a dog or a cat, including information on vaccination, allergies, health conditions and on responsible ownership in accordance with article 8(1).

Or. en

Amendment 656

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ea) all relevant measures are taken to prevent reproduction of the animals kept therein;

Or. en

Amendment 657

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 – point e b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(eb) unless otherwise indicated by a veterinarian, no dog or cat shall be released from a shelter unneutered.

Or. en

Amendment 658

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2a. animal caretakers in shelters, foster homes and pounds shall take all measures necessary to prevent reproduction of the animals under their care.

Or. en

Amendment 659

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2a. Animal caretakers in shelters shall take all measures necessary to prevent reproduction of the animals kept therein.

Or. en

Amendment 660

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2a. The euthanasia of a dog or a cat in animal shelters as a population management solution is prohibited.

Or. en

Amendment 661

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2b. unless otherwise indicated by an independent veterinarian, no dog or cat shall be released from a shelter unneutered.

Or. en

Amendment 662

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 2 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2b. Unless otherwise indicated by a veterinarian, no dog or cat shall be released from a shelter unneutered.

Or. en

Amendment 663

Valérie Deloge

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Operators shall ensure that:

Operators, in agreement with their veterinarian, shall ensure that:

Or. fr

Amendment 664

Dario Nardella

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Operators shall ensure that:

Operators and caretakers shall ensure that:

Or. en

Amendment 665

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) bitches and queens are only bred if they have a minimum age in accordance with Annex I points 3.1 and 3.2, their skeletal growth is completed, and they are free from disease or physical conditions which could negatively impact their pregnancy and welfare;

Or. en

Amendment 666

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) litter-giving pregnancies of bitches and queens follows a maximum frequency;

(b) litter-giving pregnancies of bitches and queens follows a maximum frequency, in accordance with point 3 of Annex I;

Or. en

Amendment 667

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) litter-giving pregnancies of bitches and queens follows a maximum frequency;

(b) litter-giving pregnancies of bitches and queens follows the maximum frequency specified in Annex I point 3.3;

Or. en

Amendment 668

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ca) artificial insemination is only performed by a veterinary and in exceptional and justified circumstances, and is not used as a default or to overcome problems of the inability of the dogs or cats to mate and conceive naturally.

Or. en

Amendment 669

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) any bitch aged 8 years or more and any queen aged 6 years or more shall, before being used for breeding, undergo a physical examination by a veterinarian, to confirm in writing that her pregnancy will not pose any risk to her welfare, including her health.

(d) any bitch aged 7 years or more and any queen aged 6 years or more shall, before being used for breeding, undergo a physical examination by an independent veterinarian, to confirm in writing that her pregnancy will not pose any risk to her welfare, including her health.

Or. en

Amendment 670

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) any bitch aged 7 years or more and any queen aged 6 years or more shall, before being used for breeding, undergo a physical examination by a veterinarian, to confirm in writing that her pregnancy will not pose any risk to her welfare, including her health.

Or. en

Amendment 671

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 672

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) any dog aged 7 years or more or any cat aged 6 years or more shall, before being used for breeding, undergo a physical examination by a veterinarian, to confirm in writing that her pregnancy will not pose any risk to her welfare, including her health.

Or. en

Amendment 673

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 674

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(e) adult female dogs and cats which are no longer used for reproduction, including as a result of the provisions of this Regulation, are not killed or abandoned. Operators shall continue to ensure the welfare of those animals in accordance with Regulation.

(e) adult female dogs and cats which are no longer used for reproduction, including as a result of the provisions of this Regulation, are not killed or abandoned. Operators promote the animals concerned for adoption and continue to ensure their welfare in accordance with Regulation, including until they are allocated to shelters or until they are placed with a temporary or adoptive family.

Or. ro

Amendment 675

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(e) adult female dogs and cats which are no longer used for reproduction, including as a result of the provisions of this Regulation, are either kept by the operator or sold, donated or rehomed and not killed or abandoned. Operators shall continue to ensure the welfare of those animals in accordance with Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 676

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(e) Dogs or cats which are no longer used for reproduction, including as a result of the provisions of this Regulation, are either kept by the operator or sold, donated or rehomed, and not killed or abandoned. Operators shall continue to ensure the welfare of those animals in accordance with Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 677

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(e) adult dogs and cats which are no longer used for reproduction, including as a result of the provisions of this Regulation, are not killed or abandoned. Operators shall continue to ensure the welfare of those animals in accordance with Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 678

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point e a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ea) except where otherwise directed by a veterinarian, dogs or cats cannot leave the shelter without being neutered.

Or. ro

Amendment 679

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

When operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters possess results of health tests of a dog or a cat or genetic reports and diagnoses of sire or dam of the pet animal in question, they shall share this information with the animal´s acquirer.

Or. en

Justification

A buyer or an acquiring person of a pet should be duly informed about the health state of the acquired animal and possible related risks, such as joints dysplasia or MDR1 tests, if an operator or a responsible person for shelter already possesses such information. This provision does not create an obligation to create new information. It only creates an obligation to share existing relevant information.

Amendment 680

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3a. The use in exhibitions, competitions and advertisement of dogs and cats with excessive conformational traits shall be prohibited

Or. en

Amendment 681

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. This Article shall apply from [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

4. This Article shall apply from [2 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

Or. en

Amendment 682

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. This Article shall apply from [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

4. This Article shall apply from [2 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

Or. en

Amendment 683

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters shall ensure that measures are taken to meet the behavioural needs of cats and dogs in accordance with point 4 of Annex I.

1. Operators, natural or legal persons responsible for shelters, foster homes and pounds shall ensure that all measures are taken to meet the behavioural needs of cats and dogs in accordance with point 4 of Annex I

Or. en

Amendment 684

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters shall ensure that measures are taken to meet the behavioural needs of cats and dogs in accordance with point 4 of Annex I.

1. Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters shall ensure that measures are taken to meet the behavioural needs of cats and dogs.

Or. en

Amendment 685

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) procedures for hygienic, health or reproductive purposes;

(d) procedures for hygienic, health or reproductive purposes, where a written recommendation is provided by a veterinarian;

Or. en

Amendment 686

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) procedures for hygienic, health or reproductive purposes;

(d) procedures for hygienic and health purposes;

Or. en

Amendment 687

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) procedures for hygienic, health or reproductive purposes;

(d) procedures for hygienic or health purposes;

Or. en

Justification

Dogs are often restrained for mating. From an animal welfare perspective, animals should never be restrained or forced during or for sexual intercourse or mating.

Amendment 688

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point e

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(e) medical treatment.

(e) medical treatment where a written recommendation is provided by a veterinarian.

Or. en

Amendment 689

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point e a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ea) Exceptionally restraining an animal to perform one of the above procedures shall be limited to the shortest possible time.

Or. en

Amendment 690

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2a. The second paragraph shall apply to all operators, natural or legal persons responsible for pet animals and/or shelters, foster homes and pounds

Or. en

Amendment 691

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. Tethering within the premises of the establishment for more than 1 hour shall be prohibited, except for the duration of a medical treatment.

3. Tethering within the premises of the establishment for more than 1 hour shall be prohibited, except for the duration of a medical treatment where a written recommendation is provided by a veterinarian.

Or. en

Amendment 692

Dario Nardella, Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. Tethering within the premises of the establishment for more than 1 hour shall be prohibited, except for the duration of a medical treatment.

3. Tethering shall be prohibited, except for the duration of a medical treatment.

Or. en

Justification

The tethering of animals should be prohibited except for medical reasons. Limiting tethering to one hour will be more difficult to enforce than a complete ban.

Amendment 693

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. Tethering within the premises of the establishment for more than 1 hour shall be prohibited, except for the duration of a medical treatment.

3. Tethering shall be prohibited, except for the duration of a medical treatment.

Or. en

Amendment 694

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. Tethering within the premises of the establishment for more than 1 hour shall be prohibited, except for the duration of a medical treatment.

3. Tethering within the premises of the establishment shall be prohibited, except for the duration of a medical treatment.

Or. en

Amendment 695

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters shall ensure that conditions are in place to allow animals to express social non-harmful behaviours, species-specific behaviours and the possibility to experience positive emotions.

4. Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for pet animals and/or shelters, foster homes and pounds shall ensure that conditions are in place to allow animals to express social non-harmful behaviours, species-specific behaviours and the possibility to experience positive emotions.

Or. en

Amendment 696

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters shall ensure that conditions are in place to allow animals to express social non-harmful behaviours, species-specific behaviours ethological behaviours and the possibility to experience positive emotions.

Or. en

Amendment 697

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

5a. Operators and natural or legal persons responsible shall ensure that dogs and cats have access to environmental enrichment, including appropriate toys, structures for climbing and hiding, and opportunities for play and exploration, to prevent boredom and stress-related behaviours.

Or. en

Amendment 698

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 – paragraph 5 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

5a. Operators shall ensure that enrichment is provided and accessible to all dogs or cats, creating a stimulating environment, enabling species-specific behaviour and reducing their frustration.

Or. en

Amendment 699

Mireia Borrás Pabón

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Mutilations, including ear cropping, tail docking, partial or complete digit amputation, and resection of vocal cords or folds, shall be prohibited unless they are performed due to a medical indication with the sole purpose of improving the health of dogs and cats. In such case, the procedure shall only be performed by a veterinarian under anaesthesia and prolonged analgesia.

1. Mutilations, including ear cropping, tail docking, partial or complete digit amputation, and resection of vocal cords or folds, shall be prohibited unless they are performed due to a medical indication with the purpose of improving the health of dogs and cats, preventing injury or when necessary for the safety of the animals themselves in specific activities, such as hunting, herding or rescue work. In such case, the procedure shall only be performed by a veterinarian under anaesthesia and prolonged analgesia.

Or. es

Amendment 700

Dario Nardella, Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Mutilations, including ear cropping, tail docking, claw removal, partial or complete digit amputation, and resection of vocal cords or folds, shall be prohibited as well as the supply, placement and exhibition in the Union of such animals unless they are performed due to a medical indication established by a veterinarian with the sole purpose of improving the health of companion animals. In such case, the procedure shall only be performed by a veterinarian under anaesthesia and prolonged analgesia.

Or. en

Amendment 701

Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Mutilations, including ear cropping, tail docking, partial or complete digit amputation, and resection of vocal cords or folds, shall be prohibited unless they are performed due to a medical indication with the sole purpose of improving the health of dogs and cats, or for prevention purposes if the lack of an operation could eventually lead to a health risk. In such case, the procedure shall only be performed by a veterinarian under anaesthesia and prolonged analgesia.

Or. fr

Amendment 702

Salvatore De Meo, Flavio Tosi, Christine Schneider, Stefan Köhler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Mutilations, including ear cropping, tail docking, partial or complete digit amputation, and resection of vocal cords or folds, shall be prohibited unless they are performed due to a medical indication, which may include prophylactic, diagnostic, and/or treatment reasons, with the sole purpose of improving the health of dogs and cats. In such case, the procedure shall only be assessed and performed by a veterinarian under anaesthesia and prolonged analgesia.

Or. en

Amendment 703

Carmen Crespo Díaz, Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Mutilations, including ear cropping, tail docking, partial or complete digit amputation, and resection of vocal cords or folds, shall be prohibited unless they are performed due to a medical indication with the sole purpose of improving the health of dogs and cats or preventing injury. In such case, the procedure shall only be performed by a veterinarian under anaesthesia and prolonged analgesia.

Or. es

Justification

The practice of amputation is not only indicated in veterinary medicine when damage to health has already occurred, but also to prevent such damage from recurring. The concept is comparable to the removal of the appendix or tonsils in humans. In these situations, these interventions may be indicated, not only to improve the animal’s health, but also to avoid future health risks for the animal, especially when it is engaged in specific or professional activities in which it may re-injure itself.

Amendment 704

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. Mutilations, including ear cropping, tail docking, partial or complete digit amputation, claw removal, and resection of vocal cords or folds, shall be prohibited unless they are performed due to a medical indication with the sole purpose of improving the health of dogs and cats. In such case, the procedure shall only be performed by a veterinarian under anaesthesia and prolonged analgesia.

Or. en

Amendment 705

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1a. The medical indication for the mutilation and details of procedure carried out shall be documented by a veterinarian. This document shall be retained by the operator until the dog or cat, along with this document, are transferred to another establishment or owner. The operator of the establishment responsible for the dog or cat when the mutilation was performed by the veterinarian shall retain a copy of the document for three years.

Or. en

Amendment 706

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 707

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1a. By way of derogation, Member States may allow ear cropping by notching or tipping cat ears in the context of marking stray cats when neutered under a trap-neuter-return programme.

Or. en

Amendment 708

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. The following handling practices shall be prohibited:

3. The following handling practices shall be prohibited, including for natural or legal persons handling police, military, or hunting dogs:

Or. en

Amendment 709

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) tying up body parts continuously;

(a) tying up body parts, unless required for health or welfare reasons, in which case the duration shall be limited to the minimum period necessary;

Or. en

Amendment 710

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) tying up body parts continuously;

(a) tying up of body parts;

Or. en

Amendment 711

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) tying up body parts continuously;

(a) tying up body parts

Or. en

Amendment 712

Céline Imart

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c) exposing dogs and cats to an electric current, unless this practice is regulated and limited to what is strictly necessary and performed in accordance with rules laid down by national legislation;

Or. fr

Amendment 713

Mireia Borrás Pabón

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(c) exposing dogs and cats to an electric current, except to protect public safety or animal welfare in exceptional situations and under professional supervision;

Or. es

Amendment 714

Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. fr

Amendment 715

Salvatore De Meo, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez, Flavio Tosi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 716

Salvatore De Meo, Carmen Crespo Díaz, Juan Ignacio Zoido Álvarez, Flavio Tosi

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ca) exposing dogs to an electric current, except when necessary to ensure animals and public safety. In such cases, use must be strictly limited to the minimum duration required, carried out under continuous supervision, and in full compliance with national animal welfare regulations.

Or. en

Amendment 717

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ca) using prong collars;

Or. en

Amendment 718

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point c b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(cb) using choke collars without safety stop;

Or. en

Amendment 719

Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) prolonged use of muzzles, unless required for health or welfare reasons, in which case the duration shall be limited to the minimum period necessary.

(d) prolonged use of muzzles, unless required for health reasons or when moving animals that pose a danger to others, in which case the duration shall be limited to the minimum period necessary.

Or. fr

Amendment 720

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) prolonged use of muzzles, unless required for health or welfare reasons, in which case the duration shall be limited to the minimum period necessary.

(d) prolonged use of muzzles, including cloth and basket muzzles, unless required for health or welfare reasons, in which case the duration shall be limited to the minimum period necessary.

Or. en

Amendment 721

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) prolonged use of muzzles, unless required for health or welfare reasons, in which case the duration shall be limited to the minimum period necessary.

(d) Use of muzzles, unless required for health or welfare reasons, in which case the duration shall be limited to the minimum period necessary.

Or. en

Amendment 722

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(d) prolonged use of muzzles, unless required for health or welfare reasons, in which case the duration shall be limited to the minimum period necessary.

(d) use of muzzles, unless required for health or welfare reasons, in which case the duration shall be limited to the minimum period necessary.

Or. en

Amendment 723

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(da) use of pinch, prong or electric shock collars or choke collars whether with or without safety stop

Or. en

Amendment 724

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(da) the use of prong collars, and of choke collars without a safety top

Or. en

Amendment 725

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point d b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(db) any other handling equipment susceptible of causing stress or pain or otherwise detrimental to the welfare of the animal.

Or. en

Amendment 726

Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(e) lifting dogs or cats by the limbs, the head, the tail and the hair.

(e) lifting dogs or cats by the limbs, the head, the tail, the ears and the hair.

Or. fr

Amendment 727

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(e) lifting dogs or cats by the limbs, the head, the tail and the hair.

(e) lifting dogs or cats by the limbs, the head, the skin, the tail and the hair.

Or. en

Amendment 728

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(e) lifting dogs or cats by the limbs, the head, the tail and the hair.

(e) lifting dogs or cats by the limbs, the head, the tail, the ears or the hair.

Or. en

Amendment 729

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ea) the use of chemical or physical restraints that cause distress, pain, or injury, including shock collars, prong collars, and other aversive training devices.

Or. en

Amendment 730

Maria Noichl

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point e b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(eb) forcing dogs or cats into extreme physical exertion or conditions that cause suffering, including exposing them to extreme temperatures without adequate protection, excessive confinement, or neglecting their basic physiological needs.

Or. en

Amendment 731

André Rodrigues

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3a. By way of derogation, Member States may allow in its territory ear cropping by notching or tipping cat ear , in the context of marking stray cats when neutered under a trap-neuter-return programme and when determined in plans established by the competent authority of the Member State.

Or. en

Amendment 732

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3a. Member States may only grant limited and well-justified derogations from paragraph 3 to operators and handlers keeping in their establishments dogs intended for use in military, police and customs services with the aim to ensure the safety of the service dogs.

Or. en

Amendment 733

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3a. Member States may grant derogations from paragraph 3 to operators keeping in their breeding or selling establishments dogs intended for use in military, police and customs services.

Or. en

Amendment 734

Céline Imart

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3a. By way of derogation from paragraph 3, the Member States may provide for derogations from the practices mentioned for animals for military, police or customs use.

Or. fr

Amendment 735

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 15a

Aesthetic shows, exhibitions and competitions

1. Dogs or cats with excessive conformational traits or dogs or cats mutilated in a way that results in an alteration of physical characteristics shall be excluded from taking part in aesthetic shows, exhibitions and competitions.

Or. en

Amendment 736

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – title

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Approval of breeding establishments

Approval of breeding, selling and research establishments

Or. en

Amendment 737

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. From [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall obtain approval of their breeding establishment from the competent authority before selling dogs and cats born in their establishment.

1. From [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators of breeding establishments that either produce or intend to produce more than three litters per calendar year or that keep more than three bitches or queens at any given time and of selling establishments shall obtain approval of their establishment from the competent authority before placing on the market dogs or cats born or kept in their establishment.

Or. en

Amendment 738

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. From [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators of breeding establishments that produce or plan to produce more than two litters per calendar year, shall obtain approval of their breeding establishment from the competent authority before placing on the market dogs and cats born in their establishment.

Or. en

Amendment 739

Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Justification

Without the added wording, selling would be limited to of dogs and cats bred breeding establishments in-scope of the regulation.

Amendment 740

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. From [3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], operators shall obtain approval of their breeding, research or selling establishment from the competent authority before selling or keeping dogs or cats born or kept in their establishment.

Or. en

Amendment 741

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. The competent authority shall grant a certificate of approval for a breeding establishment, provided that, prior on-site inspection has confirmed that the establishment meets the requirements of this Regulation.

2. The competent authority shall grant a certificate of approval for a breeding, research or selling establishment, provided that, prior unannounced on-site inspection has confirmed that the establishment, the operator and the animal caretakers meet all the requirements of this Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 742

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. The competent authorities shall maintain a list of the approved breeding establishments and make it publicly available.

3. The competent authorities shall maintain a list of the approved breeding, research and selling establishments and make it publicly available.

Or. en

Amendment 743

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – title

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Identification and registration of dogs and cats

Identification and registration of dogs

Or. en

Justification

"cats" should be deleted throughout the entirety of Article 17.

Amendment 744

Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. From [3 years from the date of entry into force], all dogs and cats kept in establishments for supply in the Union, including adult dogs and cats kept in breeding establishments, dogs and cats kept in shelters, and dogs and cats supplied by natural persons, shall be marked for identification by means of a subcutaneous transponder containing a microchip, in accordance with Annex II. Operators of establishments shall ensure that dogs and cats born in their establishments are marked for identification by the date of their supply in the Union or at the latest within 3 months after the birth of the animal. The implantation of the transponder shall be performed by a veterinarian or under the responsibility of a veterinarian.

1. From [3 years from the date of entry into force], all dogs and cats shall be individually identified by means of subcutaneous transponder containing a microchip, in accordance with Annex II.

All operators and natural persons shall ensure that dogs and cats born from animals that are under their responsibility are identified by at the latest within 3 months after their birth and in any event before the date of being placed on the market, even the case of occasional supplies by natural persons of dogs and cats.

Or. en

Amendment 745

André Rodrigues

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. From [3 years from the date of entry into force], all dogs and cats shall be individually identified by means of subcutaneous transponder containing a microchip, in accordance with Annex II. All operators and natural persons shall ensure that dogs and cats born from animals that are under their responsibility are identified by at the latest within 3 months after their birth, and in any event, before the date of being placed on the market, even in the case of occasional supplies by natural persons of dogs and cats.

Or. en

Amendment 746

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. From [5 years from the date of entry into force], all dogs and cats shall be marked for identification by means of a subcutaneous transponder containing a microchip, in accordance with Annex II. Operators of establishments shall ensure that dogs and cats born in their establishments are marked for identification by the date of their supply in the Union or at the latest within 3 months after the birth of the animal. The implantation of the transponder shall be performed by a veterinarian or under the responsibility of a veterinarian.

Or. en

Justification

In view of extending the scope for traceability to all dogs and cats in the Union under Article 1.1 (b), a longer transition period is proposed to allow Member States, operators and owners to adapt.

Amendment 747

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. All dogs and cats kept in the Union shall be individually identified by means of a subcutaneous transponder containing a microchip, in accordance with Annex II. Operators of establishments, natural or legal persons responsible for shelters, and shelters and operators responsible for unwanted, abandoned, stray, lost, or confiscated dogs or cats shall ensure that dogs and cats born in or coming under the responsibility of their establishments are individually identified by the date of their supply in the Union or within 30 days of their arrival at the establishment or shelter, whichever is earlier, or, in the case of newborn animals, at the latest within 3 months after the birth of the animal. The implantation of the transponder shall be performed by a veterinarian or under the responsibility of a veterinarian.

Or. en

Amendment 748

Dario Nardella, Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. From [3 years from the date of entry into force], all dogs and cats kept, also in establishments, and all dogs and cats placed on the market, or which may be placed on the market, shall be individually identified by means of an injectable transponder containing a microchip compliant with Annex II. Operators and any natural or legal person shall ensure that dogs or cats kept are individually identified by the date of their placing on the market or at the latest within 3 months after the birth of the animal. The implantation of the transponder shall be performed by a veterinarian or under the responsibility of a veterinarian.

Or. en

Amendment 749

Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. From [3 years from the date of entry into force], all dogs and cats kept in establishments for supply in the Union, including adult dogs and cats kept in breeding establishments, dogs and cats kept in shelters, and dogs and cats supplied by natural persons, shall be marked for identification by means of a subcutaneous transponder containing a microchip , or a tattoo, in accordance with Annex II. Operators of establishments shall ensure that dogs and cats born in their establishments are marked for identification by the date of their supply in the Union or at the latest within 4 months after the birth of the animal. The implantation of the transponder or the application of a tattoo shall be performed by a veterinarian or under the responsibility of a veterinarian.

Or. fr

Amendment 750

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. All dogs and cats in the Union, including adult dogs and cats kept in breeding, research and selling establishments, dogs and cats kept in shelters, foster homes and pounds, dogs and cats owned by natural persons, and stray dogs and stray cats shall be marked for identification by means of a subcutaneous transponder containing a microchip, in accordance with Annex II. Operators of establishments, natural and legal persons responsible for shelters, foster homes and pounds and animal caretakers shall ensure that dogs and cats are marked for identification at the latest within 3 months after the birth of the animal. The implantation of the transponder shall be performed by a veterinarian or under the responsibility of a veterinarian.

Or. en

Amendment 751

Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. From [3 years from the date of entry into force], all dogs and cats kept in establishments for supply in the Union, including adult dogs and cats kept in breeding establishments, dogs and cats kept in shelters, stray dogs and dogs and cats supplied by natural persons, shall be marked for identification by means of a subcutaneous transponder containing a microchip, in accordance with Annex II. Operators of establishments shall ensure that dogs and cats born in their establishments are marked for identification by the date of their supply in the Union or at the latest within 3 months after the birth of the animal. The implantation of the transponder shall be performed by a veterinarian or under the responsibility of a veterinarian.

Or. en

Amendment 752

Carlo Fidanza, Michele Picaro

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1a. Operators of pet shops and animal shelters and operators responsible for unwanted, abandoned, stray, lost or confiscated dogs or cats shall ensure the dogs and cats entering their establishments or for which they are responsible are individually identified within 15 days of their arrival at the establishment and in any event before they are placed on the market.

Or. it

Amendment 753

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1a. Operators, shelters and those responsible for unwanted, abandoned, stray, lost or confiscated dogs or cats shall ensure that dogs and cats that come under their responsibility are individually identified within 15 days and in any event before the date of their placing on the market.

Or. en

Amendment 754

Dario Nardella, Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1a. Operators, shelters and those responsible for unwanted, abandoned, stray, lost or confiscated dogs or cats shall ensure that dogs and cats that come under their responsibility are individually identified within 30 days and in any event before the date of their placing on the market.

Or. en

Amendment 755

Dario Nardella, Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. From [3 years from the date of entry into force], dogs and cats identified in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be registered by the veterinarian, or an assistant under the responsibility of the veterinarian, in a national database referred to in Article 19. For dogs and cats kept in breeding establishments, the registration shall be made in the name of the owner of the breeding establishment responsible for the dog or the cat. For dogs and cats kept in shelters , the registration shall be made in the name of the person responsible of the shelter. For natural persons intending to supply a dog or a cat in the Union, the registration shall be made in the name of that person. Any subsequent owner of, or responsible for, the dog or the cat, shall ensure that the change of ownership or responsibility is recorded in the database referred to in Article 19.

2. From [3 years from the date of entry into force], dogs and cats identified in accordance with paragraph 1 shall within two working days after their identification, be verifiable registered by the veterinarian, in a national database referred to in Article 19. For dogs or cats kept in breeding establishments, the registration shall be made in the name of the operator of the breeding establishment responsible for the dog or cat. For dogs or cats kept in shelters, the registration shall be made in the name of the person responsible for the shelter. For natural persons, the registration shall be made in the name of that person. For any other dog or cat in the Union, the registration shall be made in the name of the responsible competent authority. In case of transfer of ownership or responsibility, the natural or legal person placing the dog or cat on the market and any subsequent owner of, or responsible for, the dog or the cat, shall ensure that the change of ownership or responsibility is recorded in the database referred to in Article 19. Such a change of ownership shall happen within two weeks from the date of change of ownership or responsibility, in accordance with the conditions laid down by the Member State responsible for that database.

Or. en

Amendment 756

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. Within two working days after their identification, dogs and cats identified in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be registered by the veterinarian, or an assistant under the responsibility of the veterinarian, in a national database referred to in Article 19. For dogs and cats kept in breeding establishments, the registration shall be made in the name of the owner of the breeding establishment responsible for the dog or the cat. For dogs and cats kept in shelters , the registration shall be made in the name of the person responsible of the shelter. For natural persons intending to supply a dog or a cat in the Union, the registration shall be made in the name of that person. For any other dogs or cats in the Union, the registration shall be made in the name of the responsible competent authority. Any subsequent owner of, or responsible for, the dog or the cat, shall ensure that the change of ownership or responsibility is recorded in the database referred to in Article 19. Death of dogs and cats identified in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be recorded by the veterinarian, or an assistant under the responsibility of the veterinarian, in the national database referred to in Article 19

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Amendment 757

Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. From [3 years from the date of entry into force], dogs and cats, including stray dogs, identified in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be registered by the veterinarian, or an assistant under the responsibility of the veterinarian, in a national database referred to in Article 19. For dogs and cats kept in breeding establishments, the registration shall be made in the name of the owner of the breeding establishment responsible for the dog or the cat. For dogs and cats kept in shelters , the registration shall be made in the name of the person responsible of the shelter. For stray dogs, the registration shall be made in the name of the competent local authority responsible for their management, or in the name of the designated shelter entrusted with their care. Natural persons intending to supply a dog or a cat in the Union must ensure the animal is vaccinated and microchipped before transfer, and the registration shall be made in the name of that person. Any subsequent owner of, or responsible for, the dog or the cat, shall ensure that the change of ownership or responsibility is recorded in the database referred to in Article 19 within 14 days of receiving the animal.

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Amendment 758

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(2) From [3 years from the date of entry into force], dogs and cats identified in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be registered by the veterinarian, or an assistant under the responsibility of the veterinarian, in a national database referred to in Article 19. For dogs and cats kept in breeding establishments, the registration shall be made in the name of the owner of the breeding establishment responsible for the dog or the cat. For dogs and cats kept in shelters , the registration shall be made in the name of the person responsible of the shelter. For natural persons intending to supply a dog or a cat in the Union, the registration shall be made in the name of that person. Any subsequent owner of, or responsible for, the dog or the cat, shall ensure that the change of ownership or responsibility is recorded in the database referred to in Article 19.

(2) From [3 years from the date of entry into force], dogs and cats identified in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be registered by the veterinarian, or an assistant under the responsibility of the veterinarian, in a national database referred to in Article 19. For dogs and cats kept in breeding establishments, the registration shall be made in the name of the operator of the breeding establishment responsible for the dog or the cat. For dogs and cats kept in shelters , the registration shall be made in the name of the person responsible of the shelter. For natural persons intending to place a dog or cat on the market, the registration shall be made in the name of that person. In case of transfer of ownership or responsibility, the natural or legal person placing the dog or cat on the market shall ensure that any change of ownership or responsibility is recorded in the database referred to in Article 19 within two weeks from the date of change of ownership or responsibility, in accordance with the conditions laid down by the Member State responsible for the database.

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Amendment 759

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. From [1 years from the date of entry into force], dogs and cats identified in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be registered by the veterinarian, or an assistant under the responsibility of the veterinarian, in a national database referred to in Article 19, within 2 days following the marking for identification. For dogs and cats kept in breeding, research or selling establishments, the registration shall be made in the name of the owner of the establishment responsible for the dog or the cat. For dogs and cats kept in shelters, foster homes or pounds, the registration shall be made in the name of the person responsible. For natural persons, the registration shall be made in the name of that person. Any subsequent owner of, or responsible for, the dog or the cat, shall ensure that the change of ownership or responsibility is recorded in the database referred to in Article 19 without undue delay and at least within one month.

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Amendment 760

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. Dogs and cats identified in accordance with paragraph 1 shall be registered by the veterinarian, or an assistant under the responsibility of the veterinarian, in a national database referred to in Article 19. For dogs and cats kept in breeding establishments, the registration shall be made in the name of the owner of the breeding establishment responsible for the dog or the cat. For dogs and cats kept in shelters , the registration shall be made in the name of the person responsible of the shelter. For natural persons, the registration shall be made in the name of that person. Any subsequent owner of, or responsible for, the dog or the cat, shall ensure that the change of ownership or responsibility is recorded in the database referred to in Article 19.

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Amendment 761

Dario Nardella

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2a. From [3 years from the date of entry into force], all dogs and cats kept, also in establishments, and all dogs and cats placed on the market or which may be placed on the market, shall be provided with a digital passport. The digital passport shall be issued by a veterinarian authorized by the relevant authority and shall contain information on the identification and vaccination status of the animal. The digital passport will facilitate smoother border crossings of identified and registered dogs and cats, as well as speedy access of veterinarians to their medical history.

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Amendment 762

Dario Nardella, Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

From [3 years from the date of entry into force], before supplying a dog or a cat in the Union, the supplier shall provide to the acquirer of the animal:

From [3 years from the date of entry into force], before placing a dog or a cat on the market in the Union, the natural or legal person placing the dog or the cat on the market shall provide to the acquirer of the animal:

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Amendment 763

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

From [3 years from the date of entry into force], before supplying a dog or a cat in the Union, the supplier shall provide to the acquirer of the animal:

From [5 years from the date of entry into force], before placing on the market of a dog or a cat in the Union, the supplier shall provide to the acquirer of the animal:

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Amendment 764

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

From [3 years from the date of entry into force], before supplying a dog or a cat in the Union, the supplier shall provide to the acquirer of the animal:

Before placing a dog or a cat on the market in the Union, the natural or legal person placing the dog or cat on the market shall provide to the acquirer of the animal:

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Amendment 765

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

From [3 years from the date of entry into force], before supplying a dog or a cat in the Union, the supplier shall provide to the acquirer of the animal:

From [1 years from the date of entry into force], before entering a dog or a cat in the Union, the owner shall provide to the acquirer of the animal:

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Amendment 766

Dario Nardella, Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) proof of the identification and registration of the animal in compliance with paragraphs 1 and 2;

(a) proof of the identification and registration of the animal to the natural or legal person in compliance with paragraphs 1 and 2, and the weblink to the system referred to in paragraph 6;

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Amendment 767

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) proof of the identification and registration of the animal in compliance with paragraphs 1 and 2;

(a) proof of the identification and registration of the animal in compliance with paragraphs 1 and 2 and the weblink to the system referred to in paragraph 6;

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Amendment 768

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point iii

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(iii) its date and country of birth, and

(iii) its date and country of birth and the establishment or address it was born, and

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Amendment 769

Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point iv

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(iv) where relevant, its breed.

(iv) where relevant, its breed and its pedigree.

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Amendment 770

Valérie Deloge, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point iv a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(iva) its health record and information about the veterinarian responsible for monitoring the animal until then.

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Amendment 771

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Acquirers shall be able to verify the authenticity of the identification and registration of animals supplied through the system referred to in paragraph 7.

Acquirers shall be responsible to verify the authenticity of the identification and registration of animals placed on the market through the system referred to in paragraph 7.

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Amendment 772

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Acquirers shall be able to verify the authenticity of the identification and registration of animals supplied through the system referred to in paragraph 7.

Acquirers shall be able to verify the authenticity of the identification and registration of dogs and cats through the system referred to in paragraph (7).

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Amendment 773

Dario Nardella, Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Acquirers shall be able to verify the authenticity of the identification and registration of animals supplied through the system referred to in paragraph 7.

Acquirers shall be able to verify the authenticity of the identification and registration of animals verified through the system referred to in paragraph 6.

Or. en

Amendment 774

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Acquirers shall be able to verify the authenticity of the identification and registration of animals supplied through the system referred to in paragraph 7.

Acquirers shall be able to verify the authenticity of the identification and registration of animal through the system referred to in paragraph 7.

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Amendment 775

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

From [5 years from the date of entry into force], providers of online platforms shall ensure that their online interface is designed and organised in such a way that allows the suppliers of dogs and cats to comply with their obligations under paragraph 3, in line with Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, and shall inform acquirers, in a visible manner, of the possibility to verify the identification and registration of the animal through a weblink to the system referred to in paragraph 6.

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Or. en

Amendment 776

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

From [2 years from the date of entry into force], providers of online platforms shall ensure that their online interface is designed and organised in such a way that allows the suppliers of dogs and cats to comply with their obligations under paragraph 3, in line with Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065. Before any dog or cat is advertised on their platform, the provider of the online platform shall verify that the advertised animal is registered to the person offering it. The provider of the online platform shall inform acquirers, in a visible manner, of the possibility to also verify the identification and registration of the animal through a weblink to the system referred to in paragraph 6.

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Amendment 777

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

From [5 years from the date of entry into force], providers of online platforms shall ensure that their online interface is designed and organised in such a way that allows the natural or legal persons placing dogs or cats on the market to comply with their obligations under paragraph 3, in line with Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, and shall inform acquirers, in a visible manner, of their responsibility to verify the identification and registration of the dog or the cat through a weblink to the system referred to in paragraph 6.

Or. en

Amendment 778

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

From [3 years from the date of entry into force], providers of online platforms shall ensure that their online interface is designed and organised in such a way that allows the natural or legal persons placing dogs and cats on the market to comply with their obligations under paragraph 3, in line with Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, and shall inform acquirers, in a visible manner, of the possibility to verify the identification and registration of the animal through a weblink to the system referred to in paragraph 6 of this Article.

Or. en

Amendment 779

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

From [5 years from the date of entry into force], providers of online platforms shall ensure that their online interface is designed and organised in such a way that facilitate the operators or other natural or legal persons placing dogs and cats on the market to comply with their obligations under paragraph 3, in line with Article 31 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, and shall inform acquirers, in a visible manner, of the verified identification and registration of the animal through a weblink to the system referred to in paragraph 6.

Or. en

Amendment 780

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

The supplier of dogs and cats shall be the sole responsible for the accuracy of the information provided through the interface of the online platform. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed as imposing a general monitoring obligation on the provider of the online platform within the meaning of Article 8 of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065.

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Amendment 781

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Stefan Köhler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

5. The Commission shall adopt implementing acts specifying the information to be provided by suppliers as proof of identification and registration of the animal in accordance with paragraph 3(a), both in cases where the dogs and cats are offered through online platforms and by other means. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24.

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Or. en

Amendment 782

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

5. The Commission shall, by [OP: please insert the date of 6 month after entry into force] adopt implementing acts specifying the information to be provided by suppliers as proof of identification and registration of the animal in accordance with paragraph 3(a), and methods whereby the providers of online platforms can perform their duty to verify that information, both in cases where the dogs and cats are offered through online platforms and by other means. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24.

Or. en

Amendment 783

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 6 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

6. From [3 years from the date of entry into force], the Commission shall ensure that a system performing automated checks of the authenticity of the identification and registration of dogs or cats supplied, using the database referred to in Article 19, is publicly available free of charge . The Commission may entrust the development, maintenance and operation of this system to an independent entity. The system shall meet the following criteria:

Or. en

Amendment 784

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 6 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

6. From [3 years from the date of entry into force], the Commission shall ensure that an online system performing automated checks of the authenticity of the identification and registration of dogs or cats placed on the market, using the database referred to in Article 19, is publicly available free of charge . The Commission may entrust the development, maintenance and operation of this system to an independent entity. The system shall meet the following criteria:

Or. en

Amendment 785

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 6 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

6. From [1 years from the date of entry into force], the Commission shall ensure that a system performing automated checks of the authenticity of the identification and registration of dogs or cats supplied, using the database referred to in Article 19, is publicly available free of charge . The Commission may entrust the development, maintenance and operation of this system to an independent entity. The system shall meet the following criteria:

Or. en

Amendment 786

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Stefan Köhler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 7

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

7. By the [3 years from the date of entry into force], the Commission shall adopt implementing acts specifying the following aspects of the system referred to in paragraph 6:

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— the key functionalities of the system;

— the technical, electronic and cryptographic requirements for the system.

Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24.

Or. en

Amendment 787

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

By the [3 years from the date of entry into force], the Commission shall adopt implementing acts specifying the following aspects of the system referred to in paragraph 6:

By the [1 years from the date of entry into force], the Commission shall adopt implementing acts specifying the following aspects of the system referred to in paragraph 6:

Or. en

Amendment 788

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – indent 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

– the categories of personal data that are made available to the verifying person during the verification of the identification and registration, that shall be limited to those strictly needed to enable such verification.

Or. en

Justification

In line with the principles of data minimisation and purpose limitation, the system provided to operate automatic checks for authenticity shall make available only the data strictly necessary.

Amendment 789

Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) ensuring that training courses are available for animal caretakers;

(a) ensuring capacity-building programs, including training on animal welfare, disease prevention, and biosecurity practices. These programs will be developed in partnership with agricultural and veterinary organizations.

Or. en

Amendment 790

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(aa) ensuring that Shelter Medicine courses are available for veterinarians, which shall include a focus on herd health;

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Amendment 791

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ab) ensuring that courses are available for veterinarians to adequately perform the animal welfare and health visits referred to in article 10, which shall include a focus on recognising domestic violence, which is often related to animal abuse;

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Amendment 792

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 1 – point a c (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ac) ensuring that operators, natural or legal persons responsible for shelters, foster homes and pounds and animal caretakers and veterinarians shall receive adequate and regular trainings;

Or. en

Amendment 793

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 18 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

By [3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] the European Commission shall adopt a long-term education program to stimulate cooperation between EU agencies and relevant public authorities to improve welfare and skills of dogs intended for military, police and customs services use in the Union. Besides addressing the essential pillars focusing on dogs physical health, mental health, ethics and human interaction, the action programme shall specifically support education and deepen expertise of trainers, handlers and dogs in the following areas:

a. Operant conditioning and positive reinforcement;

b. Behavioural science and welfare principles, including on nutrition, health, transportation, and ethical considerations throughout the dog’s life cycle;

c. Stress management for both dogs and handlers.

Or. en

Justification

In order to maximize the benefits stemming from employment of service dogs helping to ensure people´s safety, Member States should support active cooperation and education of dog handlers and keepers in military, police and customs agencies. Such education should, furthermore, strive to prevent or minimize physical and mental suffering of the dogs, and so to avoid also their potential negative behavioural patterns towards the environment upon their retirement.

Amendment 794

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – title

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Databases of dogs and cats

Databases of dogs

Or. en

Justification

"cats" should be deleted throughout the entirety of Article 19.

Amendment 795

Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. From [3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], competent authorities shall establish and maintain a database for the registration of microchipped dogs and cats.

1. From [3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], competent authorities shall implement interoperable breeder registration systems linked to an EU-wide database for the registration of microchipped dogs and cats, ensuring seamless cross-border traceability of breeders and animals. This centralized system shall combat illegal breeding, improve traceability, and enhance disease control.

Or. en

Amendment 796

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. From [3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], competent authorities shall establish and maintain a database for the registration of microchipped dogs and cats.

1. From [3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], competent authorities shall establish and maintain a database for the registration of microchipped dogs and cats in accordance with Article 17 (2) and Article 21 (4).

Or. en

Amendment 797

Valérie Deloge, Vilis Krištopans, Gilles Pennelle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. From [3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], competent authorities shall establish and maintain a database for the registration of microchipped dogs and cats.

1. From [3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], competent authorities shall establish and maintain a database for the registration of microchipped or tattooed dogs and cats.

Or. fr

Amendment 798

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. From [3 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], competent authorities shall establish and maintain a database for the registration of microchipped dogs and cats.

1. From [1 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], competent authorities shall establish and maintain a database for the registration of microchipped dogs and cats.

Or. en

Amendment 799

Vilis Krištopans, Raffaele Stancanelli, Valérie Deloge

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1a. From [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], a database in the European Union should be created, in which information on dogs and cats entering with their owners from third countries would be entered by competent authorities located at the Union border crossing points.

Or. en

Justification

In order to ensure that only animals kept and bred in accordance with the welfare requirements laid down in this regulation enter the Union market from third countries, it is also necessary to ensure the traceability of dogs and cats that are imported into the Union from third countries for non-commercial purposes (travel), but change ownership after import.

Amendment 800

Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1a. Rural breeders may use alternative registration methods, such as paper-based documentation or registration in local agricultural databases, with data transferred to national systems periodically, ensuring flexibility while maintaining traceability.

Or. en

Amendment 801

Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1b. All dogs and cats must be microchipped and registered in a national database within 12 weeks of birth or prior to any sale, transfer, or donation. Microchipping must be performed by a licensed veterinarian or certified professional.

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Amendment 802

Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 1 c (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1c. Member states shall ensure mandatory vaccination programs for core diseases, including rabies, to protect public health and animal welfare. Vaccination records must be linked to the animal’s registration in the national database.

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Amendment 803

Katarína Roth Neveďalová, Kateřina Konečná

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. From [5 years from date of entry into force of this Regulation], Member States shall ensure that their databases as referred to in paragraph 1 are interoperable with the same databases of other Member States so that the identification of a dog or a cat can be authenticated and traced across the Union.

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Or. en

Amendment 804

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. From [3 years from date of entry into force of this Regulation], Member States shall ensure that their databases as referred to in paragraph 1 are interoperable with the same databases of other Member States so that the identification of all dogs and cats can be authenticated and traced across the Union.

Or. en

Amendment 805

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. From [3 years from date of entry into force of this Regulation], Member States shall ensure that their databases as referred to in paragraph 1 are interoperable with the same databases of other Member States so that the identification of a dog or a cat can be authenticated and traced across the Union.

Or. en

Amendment 806

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2a. The Commission shall establish and maintain an index database containing the identification numbers of the microchips of the dogs and cats and the reference to the national databases where the identification details are stored, without accessing personal data. The Commission may entrust the development, maintenance and operation of this index database to an independent entity, following a public selection process, pursuant to the relevant provisions of Title VII of the Regulation (EU, Euratom) 2018/1046.

Or. en

Amendment 807

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2a. The Commission shall create and maintain an index database containing the identification numbers of the microchips of dogs or cats connected with the national databases in which the information concerning the animals is stored, without accessing personal data.

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Amendment 808

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Stefan Köhler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. By [the date of application], the Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, lay down requirements on the databases as referred to in paragraph 1 concerning:

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(a) their content;

(b) their interoperability between Member States;

(c) their functionality for providing proof of the identification and registration of a dog or a cat, as referred to in article 17 (3) point (a).

(d) the registry where Member States will declare their databases, and the necessary parameters for connecting those databases with one another according to the provisions established under point (b);

(e) the access to be given to the system referred to in Article 17(6) for the purpose of confirming the authenticity of the identification and registration of the dogs and cats;

(f) provisions on data protection pursuant to the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 and Regulation (EU) 2016/679.

Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24.

Or. en

Amendment 809

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) their interoperability between Member States;

(b) their interoperability between Member States and the Index database;

Or. en

Amendment 810

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point f a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(fa) The interconnection between the Member States databases referred to in paragraph 1 and any other relevant database, including the Information Management System for Official Controls (IMSOC).

Or. en

Amendment 811

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Nicolae Ştefănuță

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3a. Commission and Member States competent authorities shall co-operate to establish and maintain a publicly accessible database of animal shelter establishments across the European Union, ensuring transparency and accountability in adherence to animal welfare regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 812

Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article19a

Management of Stray Animals

Member states shall implement stray animal management programs that include:

- Mandatory capture, identification, and vaccination of stray dogs;

- Registration of stray animals in a national database;

Local authorities shall be responsible for coordinating the capture and registration of stray animals, with financial support from national programs. Sterilization programs for stray animals shall be encouraged to control the population sustainably.

Or. en

Amendment 813

Stefan Köhler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 20

deleted

Collection of data on animal welfare and reporting

1. The competent authorities shall collect, analyse and publish the data set out in Annex III:

2. The competent authorities shall draw up and transmit to the Commission a report, on machine readable form, on the data referred to in paragraph 1, by 31 August every 3 years from [6 years from the date of entry into force], summarising the data gathered the previous year.

3. The Commission may, by means of implementing acts, establish a harmonised methodology for collecting the data referred to in paragraph 1 and establish the template for the report referred to in paragraph 2. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24.

Or. en

Amendment 814

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 20

deleted

Collection of data on animal welfare and reporting

1. The competent authorities shall collect, analyse and publish the data set out in Annex III:

Or. en

Amendment 815

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. The competent authorities shall draw up and transmit to the Commission a report, on machine readable form, on the data referred to in paragraph 1, by 31 August every 3 years from [3 years from the date of entry into force], summarising the data gathered the previous year.

Or. en

Amendment 816

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. The Commission shall, by means of implementing acts, establish a harmonised methodology for collecting the data referred to in paragraph 1 and establish the template for the report referred to in paragraph 2. Those implementing acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 24.

Or. en

Amendment 817

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article20a

National information campaigns concerning stray animal legislation and protection

(1) The Member States are encouraged, in collaboration with the competent authorities, to initiate and implement national information campaigns concerning existing legislation on the protection and welfare of dogs and cats. These campaigns should be targeted at both animal owners and the general public in order to raise awareness of legal obligations and good practices in relation to animal care.

(2) Information campaigns can be run by the competent authorities in collaboration with animal protection organisations, veterinarians and other relevant entities. The information provided must include:

a) The legal obligations of pet owners;

b) The responsibilities and actions of local authorities in managing stray animals, and actions to prevent abandonment;

c) Recommended steps if a person finds a lost or abandoned animal, including contacting veterinary services, animal shelters or the local police;

d) The importance of responsible adoption and neutering to reduce the population of stray animals.

(3) The Member States can provide national or regional funding for these campaigns and can encourage the mass media and educational institutions to participate with a view to better dissemination of information.

(4) The European Commission shall encourage the sharing of good practices between the Member States.

Or. ro

Amendment 818

Daniel Buda, Dan-Ştefan Motreanu

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article20b

Measures to prevent abandonment and promote the neutering of dogs and cats

(1) The Member States are encouraged, in collaboration with the competent authorities, to adopt concrete measures to prevent abandonment of dogs and cats, including by educating the public, making owners responsible and enforcing existing legislation effectively.

(2) To reduce the number of stray animals, the Member States are encouraged to identify and use national and private financing sources for:

a) Free or subsidised neutering campaigns for stray dogs and cats and pets of persons on low incomes or animal protection organisations;

b) Programmes to register and identify pets, including by microchipping, to facilitate adoption and the return of lost animals to owners and to prevent abandonment;

c) Actions to raise awareness and educate the public with regard to the responsibility of owning a pet and the adverse effects of abandonment on animal welfare and the community.

(3) The Member States can work together with non-governmental organisations, veterinary clinics and local authorities to implement these measures and facilitate public access to neutering and identification programmes.

Or. ro

Amendment 819

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. From [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], dogs and cats may only be entered into the Union for placing on the Union market if they have been kept in compliance with any of the following:

1. From [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], dogs and cats may only be entered into the Union for placing on the Union market if they have been bred and kept in compliance with any of the following:

Or. en

Amendment 820

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. From [2 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], dogs and cats may only be entered into the Union if they have been bred and kept in compliance with any of the following:

Or. en

Amendment 821

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point c

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 822

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. From [5 years from date of entry into force of this Regulation], dogs and cats may only be entered into the Union for placing on the market or supply provided that they come from a third country or territory and an establishment listed in accordance with Articles 126 and 127 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.

2. From [2 years from date of entry into force of this Regulation], dogs and cats may only be entered into the Union provided that they come from a third country or territory and an establishment listed in accordance with Articles 126 and 127 of Regulation (EU) 2017/625.

Or. en

Amendment 823

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. From [date of entry into force of this Regulation + 5 years], the official certificate accompanying dogs and cats entering into the Union from third countries and territories shall contain an attestation certifying compliance with paragraphs 1 and confirming that the dogs and cats originate from an establishment listed in accordance with paragraph 2.

3. From [date of entry into force of this Regulation + 2 years], the official certificate accompanying dogs and cats entering into the Union from third countries and territories shall contain an attestation certifying compliance with paragraphs 1 and confirming that the dogs and cats originate from an establishment listed in accordance with paragraph 2.

Or. en

Amendment 824

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Without prejudice to Article 10(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 and Article 74(1) of Regulation (EU) 2020/69211 , dogs and cats entering into the Union shall be identified with a microchip as referred to in Article 17(1) and allowing for traceability.

Dogs and cats entering into the Union shall be identified before their entry by a veterinarian with a microchip as referred to in Article 17(1) and allowing for traceability.

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11 Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/692 of 30 January 2020 supplementing Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards rules for entry into the Union, and the movement and handling after entry of consignments of certain animals, germinal products and products of animal origin, OJ L 174, 3.6.2020, p. 379.

Or. en

Amendment 825

Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Without prejudice to Article 10(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 and Article 74(1) of Regulation (EU) 2020/692, dogs and cats entering into the Union shall be identified with a microchip as referred to in Article 17(1) and allowing for traceability.

Without prejudice to Article 10(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 576/2013 and Article 74(1) of Regulation (EU) 2020/69211, dogs and cats entering into the Union shall be identified with a microchip or a tattoo as referred to in Article 17(1) and allowing for traceability.

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Or. fr

Amendment 826

Dario Nardella

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

In case the dogs or cats entering into the Union are not yet registered in a Member State database as referred to in Article 19(1), once they arrive at their place of destination, the owner or person responsible for the animal shall ensure their registration into one of the Member States databases within 48 hours of arrival.

In case the dogs or cats entering into the Union are not yet registered in a Member State database as referred to in Article 19(1), they shall be registered in the database of the Member State of entry without delay by a veterinarian or the person responsible for veterinary checks at the Union border. The registration shall be made in the name of the owner or the person responsible for the dog or cat. In addition, it shall record the establishment of origin listed in accordance with paragraph 2. Following the registration, the owner or the person responsible for the animal shall request a digital passport.

Or. en

Justification

In order to effectively trace illegal trade with dogs and cats from third countries it is important that all dogs and cats can be traced from the moment of entry into Union. Since the veterinarians should already be present at the border, the registration can be made by them or delegated person under the responsibility of veterinarian. The proposal also aims at reducing administrative burden by avoiding establishment of "Union pet travelers´ database."

Amendment 827

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

In case the dogs or cats entering into the Union are not yet registered in a Member State database as referred to in Article 19(1), they shall be registered in the database of the Member State of entry without delay by a veterinarian or the person responsible for veterinary checks at the Union border. The registration shall be made in the name of the owner or the person responsible for the dog or a cat. In addition, it shall record the establishment of origin listed in accordance with paragraph 2.

Or. en

Justification

In order to effectively trace illegal trade with dogs and cats from third countries, which happens under the pretext of non-commercial movement, it is important that all dogs and cats can be traced from the moment of entry into Union. Since the veterinarians should already be present at the border, the registration can be made by them or delegated person under the responsibility of veterinarian. The proposal also aims at reducing administrative burden by avoiding establishment of "Union pet travellers´ database."

Amendment 828

Vilis Krištopans, Raffaele Stancanelli, Valérie Deloge

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 829

Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. fr

Amendment 830

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 21a

Protection of data

1. The competent authorities of the Member States shall be controllers within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 in relation to the processing of personal data collected under Article 7, Article 16 and Article 19(1) and the second subparagraph of Article 21(4) of this Regulation.

The Commission shall be a controller within the meaning of Regulation (EU) 2018/1725 in relation to the processing of personal data collected under Article 17(6) of this Regulation.

It shall be prohibited for any person having access to the personal data referred to in the first and second sub-paragraphs to divulge any personal data, the knowledge of which was acquired in the exercise of their duties or otherwise incidentally to such exercise. Member States and the Commission shall take all appropriate measures to address infringements of that prohibition.

The personal data collected under the first and second sub-paragraphs shall not be used for other purposes than official control of the compliance with the welfare and traceability requirements under this regulation and detection of fraudulent practices with a view to the adoption of control measures.

2. Personal data referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article shall be retained for the following periods:

(a) in the case of Article 7 and Article 16, 10 years after the date of cessation of the activity of the establishment;

(b) in the case of Article 19(1), 25 years after the first registration of the dog or cat in the database referred to in that Article or 5 years after the recording of the death of the dog or cat in that database;

Or. en

Amendment 831

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Stefan Köhler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 22

deleted

Amendment to the Annexes

The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 amending the Annexes to this Regulation to take into account of scientific and technical progress, including, when relevant, scientific opinions of EFSA, and of social, economic and environmental impacts, as regards:

(a) feeding frequencies and weaning process;

(b) temperature ranges;

(d) kennel and cattery design;

(e) feeding and watering equipment design;

(f) space allowances for different categories of dogs and cats;

(g) frequency of pregnancies;

(h) minimum age of bitches and queens for onset of breeding;

(i) socialisation, enrichment and other measures for meeting behavioural needs of dogs and cats;

(j) requirements for transponders used to mark dogs and cats;

(k) data to be collected for policy monitoring and evaluation.

Any additions of requirements in the Annexes shall be based on updated scientific or technical evidence, in particular regarding the specific conditions needed to ensure the welfare of the dogs and cats covered by the scope of this Regulation. Where relevant, those delegated acts shall provide for sufficient transition periods to allow for operators impacted to adapt to the new requirements.

Or. en

Amendment 832

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 833

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(aa) the sufficient number of animal caretakers in establishments;

Or. en

Amendment 834

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point h

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(h) minimum age of bitches and queens for onset of breeding;

(h) minimum and maximum age of bitches and queens for onset of breeding;

Or. en

Amendment 835

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ka) a positive list of exotic species that may be kept as companion animals within the EU

Or. en

Amendment 836

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen, Stefan Köhler

Proposal for a regulation

Article 23

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 23

deleted

Exercise of the delegation

1. The power to adopt delegated acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article.

2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 6(4), Article 10(2) and Article 22 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation].

3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 6(4), Article 10(2) and Article 22 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.

4. Before adopting a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making.

5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council.

6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 6(4), Article 10(2) and Article 22 shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Council.

Or. en

Amendment 837

Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. This Regulation shall not prevent Member States from maintaining any stricter national rules aimed at a more extensive protection of the welfare of dogs and cats and in force at the time of entry into force of this Regulation, provided that those rules are not inconsistent with this Regulation and do not interfere with the proper functioning of the internal market. Before [the date of application of this Regulation], Member States shall inform the Commission about such national rules. The Commission shall bring them to the attention of the other Member States.

Member States shall inform the Commission about such existing national rules by [the date of application of this Regulation] and shall inform the Commission about such new national rules before their adoption, unless Member States have notified the draft national rules in accordance with Directive (EU) 2015/1535. The Commission shall bring them to the attention of the other Member States.

Or. en

Amendment 838

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. This Regulation shall not prevent Member States from maintaining any stricter national rules aimed at a more extensive protection of the welfare of dogs or cats. Before [the date of application of this Regulation], Member States shall inform the Commission about such national rules. The Commission shall bring them to the attention of the other Member States.

Or. en

Amendment 839

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. This Regulation shall not prevent Member States from maintaining or adopting any stricter national rules aimed at a more extensive protection of the welfare of dogs and cats, provided that those rules are not inconsistent with this Regulation and do not interfere with the proper functioning of the internal market. Member States shall inform the Commission about such national rules. The Commission shall bring them to the attention of the other Member States.

Or. en

Amendment 840

André Rodrigues

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. This Regulation shall not prevent Member States from maintaining or adopting any stricter national rules aimed exclusively at a more extensive protection of the welfare of dogs and cats kept in establishments and to their traceability, provided that those rules are not inconsistent with this Regulation and do not interfere with the proper functioning of the internal market. Before [the date of application of this Regulation], Member States shall inform the Commission about existing national rules. The Commission shall bring them to the attention of the other Member States.

Or. en

Amendment 841

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. This Regulation shall not prevent Member States from maintaining or introducing any stricter national rules aimed at a more extensive protection of the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability, provided that those rules are not inconsistent with this Regulation and do not interfere with the proper functioning of the internal market. Before [the date of application of this Regulation], Member States shall inform the Commission about such national rules. The Commission shall bring them to the attention of the other Member States.

Or. en

Amendment 842

Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. This Regulation shall not prevent Member States from adopting stricter national measures aimed at ensuring more extensive protection of the welfare of dogs and cats kept in establishments within the territory of a Member State on the following animal welfare issues:

deleted

(a) housing conditions;

(b) mutilations;

(d) selection and breeding programmes, including minimum and maximum age for breeding.

Member States shall inform the Commission about such national rules before their adoption. The Commission shall bring them to the attention of the other Member States.

Or. en

Amendment 843

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

This Regulation shall not prevent Member States from adopting stricter national measures aimed at ensuring more extensive protection of the welfare of dogs and cats kept in establishments within the territory of a Member State on the following animal welfare issues:

Or. en

Amendment 844

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 845

Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. The measures referred to in paragraph 2 shall only be allowed provided that they are not inconsistent with this Regulation and do not interfere with the proper functioning of the internal market.

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 846

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3. The measures referred to in paragraph 2 shall only be allowed provided that they are not inconsistent with this Regulation and do not interfere with the proper functioning of the internal market.

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 847

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. Member States shall not prohibit or impede the placing on the market within their territory of dogs and cats kept in another Member State on the grounds that the dogs and cats concerned have not been kept in accordance with its stricter national rules on animal welfare.

deleted

Or. en

Amendment 848

Paulo Do Nascimento Cabral

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 – paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

4. Member State that has stricter national rules referred to in paragraph 1 shall not prohibit or impede the placing on the market within its territory of dogs and cats kept in another Member State on the grounds that the dogs and cats concerned have not been kept in accordance with its stricter national rules on animal welfare.

Or. en

Amendment 849

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 26

deleted

Reporting and evaluation

1. On the basis of the reports received in accordance with Article 20 and additional relevant information, the Commission shall publish, by [7 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and thereafter every 5 years, a monitoring report on the welfare of dogs and cats placed on the market in the Union.

2. By [15 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Regulation, including an assessment of a possible maximum age for breeding of dogs and cats, and present a report on the main findings to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions.

3. For the purposes of the reporting referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, Member States shall provide the Commission with the information necessary for the preparation of those reports.

Or. en

Amendment 850

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. On the basis of the reports received in accordance with Article 20 and additional relevant information, the Commission shall publish, by [7 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and thereafter every 3 years, a monitoring report on the welfare of dogs and cats placed on the market in the Union.

Or. en

Amendment 851

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

1. On the basis of the reports received in accordance with Article 20 and additional relevant information, the Commission shall publish, by [3 years after the date of entry into force of this Regulation] and thereafter every 3 years, a monitoring report on the welfare of dogs and cats in the Union.

Or. en

Amendment 852

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. By [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Regulation, including an assessment of a possible maximum age for breeding of dogs and cats, an assessment of a possible extension of protections of this regulation to widely-owned companion animals other than dogs and cats, as well as those on a list of animal species allowed to be kept and placed on the market, and present a report on the main findings to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions.

Or. en

Amendment 853

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2. By [10 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], the Commission shall carry out an evaluation of this Regulation, including an assessment of a possible maximum age for breeding of dogs and cats, and present a report on the main findings to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee, and the Committee of the Regions.

Or. en

Amendment 854

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Or. en

Amendment 855

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2a. The Commission shall carry out an impact assessment of a possible Regulation establishing a list of animal species allowed to be kept and placed on the market, where a prior impact assessment has showed its added value and feasibility.

Or. en

Justification

The Commission is currently conducting an impact assessment on the need for, added value and feasibility of a science-based EU-wide positive list for animals kept as pets. By establishing such list, better regulation of ownership of exotic species and ensuring that only species suitable for private care could be kept as companions.

Amendment 856

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3a. By ... [5 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation] at the latest, the Commission shall establish a list of animal species allowed to be kept and placed on the market, where a prior impact assessment has shown its added value and feasibility

Or. en

Amendment 857

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 3 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3a. By five years from the entry into force of this Regulation, the Commission shall establish a list of animal species allowed to be kept and placed on the market.

Or. en

Amendment 858

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 – paragraph 3 b (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3b. The reports referred to in paragraph 1 and 2 may be accompanied, where appropriate, by a proposal to amend this Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 859

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 26a

The Commission is empowered to adopt rules regarding the following for animals referred to in Article 26:

- Welfare principles,

- Notification requirements,

- Responsible ownership obligations,

- Competency of caretakers,

- Feeding and watering requirements,

- Housing,

- Health requirements,

- Behavioural needs,

- Painful practices,

- Establishment of databases

Or. en

Amendment 860

Alexander Bernhuber, Jessika Van Leeuwen

Proposal for a regulation

Article 27

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 27

deleted

Penalties

Member States shall notify the Commission of those rules and of those measures and shall notify it, without delay, of any subsequent amendment affecting them.

Or. en

Amendment 861

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 27 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. The penalties shall at least consist of criminal or non-criminal variable fines, proportionate to the financial benefits (intended to be) gained by committing the offence and high enough to have a deterrent effect, and a lifelong prohibition on working with and owning animals which shall be applied in cases of serious or repeated infringements of the requirements in this Regulation;

Or. en

Amendment 862

Esther Herranz García

Proposal for a regulation

Article 27 – paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Member States shall lay down the rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation, as well as those resulting from the abandonment of pets, and shall take all measures necessary to ensure that they are implemented. The penalties provided for shall be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.

Or. es

Amendment 863

Michal Wiezik

Proposal for a regulation

Article 27 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 27a

Financial support

Member States shall lay down guidelines for enabling streamlining resources recovered from infringements of this Regulation to support and cover administrative and operational costs of shelters and organisations responsible for management of stray populations of cats or dogs.

Or. en

Amendment 864

Anja Hazekamp, Sebastian Everding, Emma Fourreau

Proposal for a regulation

Article 28 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

It shall apply from [2 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation.

It shall apply from [1 years from the date of entry into force of this Regulation], unless otherwise provided for in this Regulation.

Or. en

Amendment 865

Dario Nardella

Proposal for a regulation

Article 28 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Article 28a

Serious infringements

Infringements to the provisions laid out in Chapter II of this Regulation shall be considered serious when committed deliberately or negligently.

Or. en

Justification

To ensure that economic operators comply with the Regulation and given the high rate of noncompliance in the companion animal breeding sector, the EU must require Member States to adopt adequate penalties in case of violation. Such provisions are consistent with the EU’s expanded competence in criminal law since the adoption of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU in 2007

Amendment 866

Vilis Krištopans, Raffaele Stancanelli, Valérie Deloge

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 1 – point 1.1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) adult cats and dogs shall be fed twice a day;

(a) adult cats and dogs shall be fed at least twice a day;

Or. en

Amendment 867

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) 10 to 26°C in the indoor areas where adult dogs are kept;

deleted

Or. ro

Amendment 868

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) 15 to 26°C in the indoor areas where adult cats are kept;

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Amendment 869

Valérie Deloge, Vilis Krištopans, Gilles Pennelle

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) 15 to 26°C in the indoor areas where adult cats are kept;

(b) 10 to 26°C in the indoor areas where adult cats are kept;

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Amendment 870

Veronika Vrecionová

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 2 – point 2.1 – paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

Temperature ranges shall be adapted accordingly for animals of brachycephalic breed/type and for animals with extreme coat types (hairless or heavy-coated breeds).

Notwithstanding the above listed temperature ranges, temperature ranges shall be adapted accordingly to cater for:

- Animals of brachycephalic breed/type and for animals with extreme coat types (hairless or heavy-coated breeds).

- Extreme climatic conditions - in these cases mitigating measures should be put in place.

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Amendment 871

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2.2.1. Where applicable, artificial lighting shall be provided for a period at least equivalent to the period of natural light normally available between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

2.2.1. Dogs and cats shall be exposed to light for at least 8 hours per day.

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Amendment 872

Daniel Buda

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2.2.3. The illuminance shall be at least 50 lux at the height of an animal’s head.

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Amendment 873

Jessica Polfjärd

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2.2.4. Animals shall have the possibility to stay in the dark for at least 8 hours per day.

2.2.4. Animals shall have the opportunity to be without artificial light for at least 8 hours per day.

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Justification

Achieving 8 hours of darkness per day during the summer months in the Nordic countries may be challenging, particularly in regions where the sun does not set

Amendment 874

Salvatore De Meo

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2.2a. Dogs shall have access to an outdoor area for a minimum of 1 hour per day in total, or shall be walked daily to allow exercise, exploration and socialisation

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Amendment 875

Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – point 2.3.1 a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2.3.1a. This minimum space allowance may be adjusted in the case of hunting dogs used to living in packs.

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Amendment 876

Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – point 2.3.3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

2.3.3. If enclosures are occupied by more than one dog or cat, operators must ensure by taking specific measures (e.g., separation panels) that these animals do not pose threat to each other due to aggressive behaviour.

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Amendment 877

Katarína Roth Neveďalová

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 3 – point 3.1

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3.1. Queens shall only be bred if their age is at least 12 months;

3.1. Queens shall only be bred if their age is at least 10 months;

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Amendment 878

Tilly Metz

on behalf of the Greens/EFA Group

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3.2. Bitches shall only be bred if their age is at least 18 months;

3.2. Bitches shall only be bred if their age is at least 18 months and after their second oestrus;

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Amendment 879

Valérie Deloge, Vilis Krištopans, Gilles Pennelle

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3.2. Bitches shall only be bred if their age is at least 18 months;

3.2. Bitches shall only be bred if their age is at least 15 months;

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Amendment 880

Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3.3. Operators shall allow for up to 3 litters per bitch or queen within a period of 2 years.

3.3. Operators shall allow for up to 3 litters per bitch or queen within a period of 3 years.

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Amendment 881

Valérie Deloge, Gilles Pennelle, Raffaele Stancanelli

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

3.4. After 3 consecutive litter-giving pregnancies of a bitch or a queen within a period of 2 years, operators shall ensure a recuperation period by preventing pregnancies of the bitch or queen for a period of at least 1 year.

3.4. After 3 consecutive litter-giving pregnancies of a bitch or a queen within a period of 3 years, operators shall ensure a recuperation period by preventing pregnancies of the bitch or queen for a period of at least 2 years.

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Amendment 882

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – point a

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(a) in the first 15 weeks of age, puppies and kittens have regular opportunities for social contact with their conspecifics and humans, and, if possible, with other animals;

(a) in the first 15 weeks of age, puppies and kittens have daily opportunities for social contact with their conspecifics and humans, and, if possible, with other animals;

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Amendment 883

Annalisa Corrado

Proposal for a regulation

Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – point b

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(b) where adult cats and dogs are placed in catteries or kennels, socialization with humans is provided, notably by regular visits and contact with the animals;

(b) where adult cats and dogs are placed in catteries or kennels, socialization with humans is provided, notably by daily visits and contact with the animals;

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Amendment 884

Vilis Krištopans, Raffaele Stancanelli, Valérie Deloge

Proposal for a regulation

Annex II – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)

Text proposed by the Commission

Amendment

(ba) owners of those dogs and cats that are currently already marked with a microchip, the number of which does not indicate the country of origin of the animal, should be invited by the competent authorities of Member States to update the identification number

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