6 Amendments of Daciana Octavia SÂRBU related to 2018/2599(RSP)
Amendment 4 #
Citation 3
Amendment 23 #
Recital F
F. whereas illegally bred companion animals are very often not appropriately vaccinated; whereas there are various zoonotic risks associated with the illegal trafficking of companion animals, including the introduction of rabies from endemic parts of Europe into countries that are rabies- free, as well as the spreading of parasites such as Echinococcus multilocularis and others;4 _________________ 4 European Commission (2015). Study on the welfare of dogs and cats involved in commercial practices. Specific Contract SANCO 2013/12364, Final Report. https://ec.europa.eu/food/sites/food/files/an imals/docs/aw_eu-strategy_study_dogs- cats-commercial-practices_en.pdf , pp. 65- 66; also EU Dog & Cat Alliance (2016). Briefing on the review of pet movement legislation under the “Animal Health Law.” https://s3-eu-west- 1.amazonaws.com/assets.dogandcatwelfare .eu/live/media/publicationtemp/EU_Dog_C at_Alliance_briefing_AHL_pet_movement _review.pdf .
Amendment 56 #
Paragraph 5
5. Recommends that the European Commission involve in the Action Plan its different Directorate-Generals working on animal welfare, public health, consumer protection, internal market, and trafficking issues and the EU Animal Welfare Platform members;
Amendment 59 #
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that a uniform EU definition of large-scale commercial breeding facilities, known as puppy and kitten mills, is necessary in order to tackle illegal trade
Amendment 89 #
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the competent authorities of the Member States, in case of non- compliance with Regulation (EU) no 576/2013, to adhere strictly to the procedures laid down therein and to ensure the rehoming of any seized companion animals; calls, furthermore, on the Member States to adequately supportprovide animal rescue centres; with adequate financial and other material and non-material support;
Amendment 94 #
Paragraph 20 a (new)