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Will new animal welfare law curb illegal trade?

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Updated: 02/07/2025 - 14:35 GMT+2

The EU has created its first law on the welfare of dogs and cats to be applied across the bloc, targeting illegal trade and harmful practices. A regulation that was long overdue, considering that 44% of EU households have a pet and it's a billion-dollar business.

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