The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Environmental Policy has approved Bill No. 11328. The law aims to align Ukrainian legislation with European standards, specifically the requirements of the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals. The bill was initiated by a deputy Viktoriya Syumar. The inter-factional association “Humane Country,” UAnimals, and the Association of Animal Protection Organizations of Ukraine also contributed to the drafting of the bill.
If the deputies support the bill, it will prohibit operations on animals intended to alter their appearance, such as docking tails or ears, and removing teeth or claws without a therapeutic purpose.
The document will also ban the use of domestic animals in advertising and various events if there are no proper conditions for the animals or if their health is at risk.
The law will require pet owners to prevent uncontrolled breeding, including mandatory sterilization.
Additionally, people who still keep dogs on leashes will be required to walk the animal for at least one hour after every 12 hours on the leash.
Moreover, the bill proposes to introduce concepts such as “animal welfare,” “abandonment,” and others. This will help hold people accountable for animal cruelty.
Once the bill is passed, its provisions will supplement the current law “On the Protection of Animals from Cruelty.”
The committee unanimously supported the bill. We will inform you when the Verkhovna Rada puts it to a vote.
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