Amen­de­menten Hazekamp over het welzijn van honden en katten en hun traceer­baarheid

Amendments Hazekamp on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability of the Committee on the Environment, Climate and Food Safety. 

Amendment 1 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins
 

Proposal for a regulation

Citation 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43(2) and Article 114 thereof,

Amendment

Having regard to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, and in particular Article 43(2), Article 114, Article 168, and Article 191 thereof,

Amendment 2

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation 

Recital 1

Text proposed by the Commission

(1)   Live animals, including cats and dogs are covered by Annex I to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and form part of the common agricultural policy of the Union. There is a market for these animals in the Union, including substantial cross-border trade. Many Member States are signatories to the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals. There is a wide range of evidence of sub-optimal functioning of the internal market for dogs and cats in the Union as well as of illegal trade in these animals within the Union and at import into the Union. Therefore, it is necessary to establish minimum requirements for the welfare of dogs and cats bred and kept in establishments, as well as strengthened requirements regarding the traceability of dogs and cats supplied in the Union.

Amendment

(1)   Live animals, including all cats and dogs are sentient beings, covered by Article 13 and Annex I to the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and their welfare should be protected, regardless whether they are used by humans for leisure or for any other purpose, because the purpose for which an animal is used makes no difference to its ability to experience joy, pain and other feelings. There is a market for these animals in the Union, including substantial cross-border trade. Many Member States are signatories to the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals. There is a wide range of evidence of sub-optimal protection and of abuse of these animals, as well as fraud and illegal trade in these animals within the Union and at import into the Union. Therefore, it is necessary to establish minimum requirements for the welfare of dogs and cats, as well as strengthened requirements regarding the traceability of dogs and cats in the Union.

Amendment 3 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 1 a (new)

Amendment

(1 a) Other live animals who are kept as pets also deserve to be protected and are in need or minimum requirements for their welfare, as well as strengthened requirements regarding their traceability in the Union. Furthermore, many animals are not suitable to be kept as pets, as they prove a threat to public health and safety, to biodiversity, to other animals, or as keeping them in confined spaces and the European climate is simply not compatible with their species specific behaviour and needs. It is therefore appropriate to adopt an EU-wide positive list of animals that can be kept as pets, and to adopt species specific rules and conditions to guarantee their welfare. The Commission should be delegated the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 TFEU to establish this positive list and these welfare rules and requirements.

Amendment 4

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 10

Text proposed by the Commission

(10) Regulation (EU) 2016/429 requires the identification of dogs and cats with a transponder but only if they are subject to movements between Member States entered into the Union. The identification required by that Regulation is not fully harmonised as it does not include precise standards regarding transponders. Furthermore, that Regulation does not require Member States to keep databases of dogs and cats. Therefore, Member States should be required to establish and maintain databases of dogs and cats supplied in the Union market to ensure the traceability of these animals. It is also necessary to ensure the interoperability of these databases. This will facilitate finding information on dogs and cats across the Union, as well as enable competent authorities to carry out official controls to ensure compliance with animal welfare rules.

Amendment

(10) Regulation (EU) 2016/429 requires the identification of dogs and cats with a transponder but only if they are subject to movements between Member States entered into the Union. The identification required by that Regulation is not fully harmonised as it does not include precise standards regarding transponders. Furthermore, that Regulation does not require Member States to keep databases of dogs and cats. Therefore, Member States should be required to establish and maintain databases of dogs and cats in the Union to ensure the traceability of these animals. It is also necessary to ensure the interoperability of these databases. This will facilitate finding information on dogs and cats across the Union, as well as enable competent authorities to carry out official controls to ensure compliance with animal welfare rules.

Amendment 5 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 11
 

Text proposed by the Commission

(11) The supplying of dogs and cats, whether for profit or at no cost, has an impact on the internal market. Therefore, to prevent fraud, traceability of all animals traded in the Union market should be ensured and the keeping of animals in breeding establishments, pet shops or animal shelters should be subject to detailed rules.

Amendment

(11) The supplying of dogs and cats, whether for profit or at no cost, has an impact on the internal market. Therefore, to prevent fraud, traceability of all animals in the Union market should be ensured and the keeping of animals in breeding establishments, research establishments, selling establishments, animal shelters, foster homes and pounds should be subject to detailed rules.

Amendment 6

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins
 

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 12

Text proposed by the Commission

(12) Keeping of dogs and cats on behalf of owners, such as pet boarding activities, is a temporary and local activity and does not have a significant impact on the internal market. It is therefore justified to exclude pet boarding activities from the requirements laid down in this Regulation for establishments keeping dogs and cats.

Amendment

deleted

Amendment 7 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 13

Text proposed by the Commission

(13) Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council4 regulates the keeping, breeding and supply of animals kept for scientific purposes including dogs and cats. Dogs and cats intended for scientific purposes should therefore be excluded from the scope of application of this Regulation.

4 Directive 2010/63/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 September 2010 on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes (OJ L 276, 20.10.2010, p. 33).

Amendment

deleted

Amendment 8 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 14

Text proposed by the Commission

(14) A large number of dogs and cats will be covered by detailed welfare rules for the first time, which will allow them to benefit from better living conditions. However, considering the practical difficulties in certain cases to determine whether dogs and cats are kept as pets or for placing on the market or supply, this Regulation should exempt from certain obligations pet owners who keep a number of dogs and cats and produce a number of litters below a certain threshold. Otherwise, those pet owners would be subject to the relevant requirements of this Regulation, which would not be proportionate.

Amendment

(14) A large number of dogs and cats will be covered by detailed welfare rules for the first time, which will allow them to benefit from better living conditions. In order to be proportionate , this Regulation should exempt from certain obligations pet owners who keep a limited number of dogs and cats.
 

Amendment 9 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation 

Recital 17 

Text proposed by the Commission

(17) Moreover, in the Union market different types of operators carrying out different types of activities supply dogs and cats. Aside from commercial breeders there are pet shops where dogs and cats, that are typically born and bred in other establishments, are kept for sale. The protection of these animals may be suboptimal, and there are no common welfare standards that need to be observed in these establishments. Given that pet shops are commercial operators that place on the market dogs and cats, it is therefore necessary to apply the requirements of this Regulation to these establishments.
 

Amendment

(17) Moreover, in the Union market different types of operators carrying out different types of activities supply dogs and cats. Aside from commercial breeders there are pet shops where dogs and cats, that are typically born and bred in other establishments, are kept for sale. The protection of these animals is often suboptimal, and there are no common welfare standards that need to be observed in these establishments. Selling dogs and cats in pet shop also triggers impulse purchases, leading to situations of suboptimal care and abandonment. It is therefore necessary to prohibit the selling of dogs and cats in pet shops.

Amendment 10

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25 a (new)

Amendment

(25 a)  It is necessary that the veterinarans are sufficiently independent from the operator, and that they are thoroughly educated and regularly trained to remain up to date with the latest developments and knowledge. This training should also include the ability to recognise situations of domestic violence and animal abuse, which are often interrelated.

Amendment 11

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins
 

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25 b (new)

Amendment

(25 b)  In order to swiftly correct threatening situations, in cases where veterinarians have witnessed situations which pose a serious threat to the welfare of the dogs or cats during their animal health and welfare visit, they should be obliged to immediately inform the relevant competent authorities, and they should conduct a follow-up visit within two months.

Amendment 12 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25 c (new)

Amendment

(25 c)  In order to combat the development and spread of antimicrobial resistance, it is necessary to ensure that specific establishments do not exceedingly administer antibiotics. Therefore it is necessary to set certain monitoring and registration requirements for the use of antibiotics in establishments.

Amendment 13

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 25 d (new)

Amendment

(25 d)  The vast majority of veterinary practitioners treat animals from rescue shelters, and around a third of pet dogs and cats are obtained from shelters. Animals in shelters may be at increased risk of infectious disease due to the close-contact living conditions, as well as management factors. The Commission and the Member States should ensure that sufficient training for caretakers and specialised veterinarians is available both in terms of quantity and quality. For instance, by making Shelter Medicine, including a focus on herd health, part of the curriculum of veterinary faculties, as is already the case in the Netherlands, Croatia, Spain, Portugal and Britain. The European Board of Veterinary Specialisation should approve Shelter Medicine as EU-specialism.

Amendment 14

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 34

Text proposed by the Commission

(34) The change of practices regarding the cycle of reproduction required by this Regulation may in some instances, impact the level of revenues of breeders of dogs and cats due to the decreasing number of litters produced per year. It is therefore necessary to provide breeders with additional time to adapt their business model.

Amendment

deleted

Amendment 15

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins
 

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 38 a (new)

Amendment

(38 a)  Advertisements for dogs and cats trigger impulse purchases and generate unhealthy trends where animals with certain looks and traits are 'in fashion'. This leads to many cases of animal abuse and abandonment when this trend has blown over. It is therefore necessary to ban advertisements for dogs and cats, including on online (social) media.

Amendment 16

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 39

Text proposed by the Commission

(39) Illegal trafficking and fraudulent practices in relation to the sale or transfer of dogs and cats for adoption is facilitated by the absence of traceability given the lack of identification and registration requirements for those animals. Furthermore, fraudulent practices may appear when the systems for the identification and registration of dogs and cats are not harmonised or cannot be easily operated because technical systems are not interoperable. It is therefore essential to harmonize the standards for the means of identification and registration and to ensure that the identification and registration of dogs and cats is completed before the animal is supplied in the Union for the first time. Suppliers of dogs and cats should provide evidence of identification and registration in one of the databases established by Member States for this purpose, before the first placing on the market of the animal in the Union. Subsequently, at every change of ownership or responsibility for the animal, the supplier must provide proof of identification and registration of the animal in one of the databases. For the sake of proportionality, natural persons supplying dogs and cats occasionally by other means than online platforms should not be subject to this obligation.

Amendment

(39) Illegal trafficking and fraudulent practices in relation to the sale or transfer of dogs and cats for adoption is facilitated by the absence of traceability given the lack of identification and registration requirements for those animals. Furthermore, fraudulent practices may appear when the systems for the identification and registration of dogs and cats are not harmonised or cannot be easily operated because technical systems are not interoperable. It is therefore essential to harmonize the standards for the means of identification and registration and to ensure that the identification and registration of dogs and cats is completed before the animal enters in the Union for the first time. Suppliers and owners of all dogs and cats should provide evidence of identification and registration in one of the databases established by Member States for this purpose following their birth and at every change of ownership or responsibility for the animal.

Amendment 17

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins
 

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 41

Text proposed by the Commission

(41) As most dogs and cats are currently offered for sale or donation by means of listings placed on online platforms, providers of online platforms should act diligently when intermediating access to dogs and cats. Therefore, without prejudice to Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, online platforms should be required to adapt the modalities of their listings for dogs and cats so that suppliers provide proofs of the identification and registration of the dogs and cats intended for sale or donation. In addition, the Commission should ensure the development of a system publicly available free of charge allowing to verify the authenticity of the identification and registration of a dog or a cat. This measure aims to better combat fraud by improving the traceability of dogs and cats supplied in the Union to their origin, allowing better controls by competent authorities and ultimately improving the welfare of these animals. This should not amount to an obligation for online platforms to generally monitor the listings offered through their platform, nor to a general fact-finding obligation aimed at assessing the accuracy of the identification and registration prior to the publication of the offer.

Amendment

(41) As most dogs and cats are currently offered for sale or donation by means of listings placed on online platforms, providers of online platforms should act diligently when intermediating access to dogs and cats. Therefore, without prejudice to Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, online platforms should be required to adapt the modalities of their listings for dogs and cats so that suppliers provide proofs of the identification and registration of the dogs and cats intended for sale or donation. Before a listing can be shown on their platforms, the providers of the online platform should verify the identification and registration of the animal concerned and the reliability of the seller. In addition, the Commission should ensure the development of a system publicly available free of charge allowing to verify the authenticity of the identification and registration of a dog or a cat. This measure aims to better combat fraud by improving the traceability of dogs and cats supplied in the Union to their origin, allowing better controls by competent authorities and ultimately improving the welfare of these animals.

Amendment 18

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 53

Text proposed by the Commission

(53) There are varying citizens attitudes regarding the welfare of dogs and cats and some Member States have already adopted comprehensive set of rules in this regard. It is therefore necessary that Member States are allowed to maintain stricter national rules aimed at a more extensive protection of the animals than those laid down in this Regulation. Member States should also continue to have the possibility to adopt stricter national rules in certain areas provided that those rules do not affect the proper functioning of the internal market.

Amendment

(53) There are varying citizens attitudes regarding the welfare of dogs and cats and some Member States have already adopted comprehensive set of rules in this regard. It is therefore necessary that Member States are allowed to maintain stricter national rules aimed at a more extensive protection of the animals than those laid down in this Regulation. Member States should also continue to have the possibility to adopt stricter national rules.

Amendment 19 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Recital 56

Text proposed by the Commission

(56) To ensure the full application of this Regulation, Member States should lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and ensure that they are implemented. Those penalties must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive.

Amendment

(56) To ensure the full application of this Regulation, Member States should lay down rules on penalties applicable to infringements of this Regulation and ensure that they are implemented. Those penalties must be effective, proportionate and dissuasive. For notorious animal abusers and persons involved in illegal trade of animals, there should be the possibility to ban them from keeping or working with animals for the rest of their live.

Amendment 20

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 - paragraph 1 - point a

Text proposed by the Commission

(a)   the welfare of dogs and cats bred or kept in establishments or placed on the Union market;

Amendment

(a)   the welfare of dogs and cats in the Union;

Amendment 21

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 1 - paragraph 1 - point b

Text proposed by the Commission

(b)   the traceability of dogs and cats placed on the Union market or supplied in the Union.

Amendment

(b)   the traceability of dogs and cats in the Union.

Amendment 22

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 - paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

1.     This Regulation shall apply to the breeding, keeping and placing on the market of dogs and cats, as well as their supplying in the Union.
 

Amendment

1.     This Regulation shall apply to the keeping, breeding, and placing on the market of all dogs and cats, as well as their entry in the Union.

Amendment 23

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 2 - paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

2.     This Regulation shall not apply to the breeding, keeping, placing on the market or supplying of dogs or cats intended for scientific purposes.

Amendment

deleted

Amendment 24

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 4
 

Text proposed by the Commission

4.     ‘keeping’ means any activity during which an animal is detained or handled in an establishment;

Amendment

4.     ‘keeping’ means any activity during which an animal is detained, handled or held in an establishment or by natural persons;

Amendment 25 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation 

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 6

Text proposed by the Commission

6.     ‘supplying’ means the transferring of ownership or responsibility for dogs or cats through any means or form, whether for a consideration or not, excluding occasional supplies by natural persons of dogs or cats by other means than via the intermediation of an online platform;

Amendment

deleted

Amendment 26 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 7
 

Text proposed by the Commission

7.     ‘online platforms’ means an online platform, as defined in Article 3, point (i), of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065, intermediating the placing on the market or the sypplying of dogs and cats;

Amendment

7.     ‘online platforms’ means an online platform, as defined in Article 3, point (i), of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065;

Amendment 27 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 8 

Text proposed by the Commission

8.     ‘listing’ means the publication, on an online platform, of an advertisement for the supply of a dog or a cat;

Amendment

8.     ‘listing’ means the publication, on an online purchasing platform, of information about a dog or a cat that can be purchased;

Amendment 28

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 8 a (new)

Amendment

8 a.  advertisement means an advertisement, as defined in Article 3, point (r), of Regulation (EU) 2022/2065;

Amendment 29

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 11

Text proposed by the Commission

11.   ‘establishments’ means breeding establishments, animal shelters and pet shops;

Amendment

11.   ‘establishments’ means breeding establishments, research establishments, selling establishments, animal shelters, foster homes and pounds;

Amendment 30 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 12

Text proposed by the Commission

12.   ‘breeding establishments’ means any premises or structure, where dogs and cats are kept for reproduction purposes with a view to placing their offspring on the market, including households;

Amendment

12.   ‘breeding establishments’ means any premises or structure, where dogs or cats are kept and where reproduction takes place with a view to placing their offspring on the market, including households;

Amendment 31

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 13

Text proposed by the Commission

13.   ‘pet shops’ means any premises or structure where dogs and cats are kept for sale as pet animals, without having been born there;

Amendment

13.   ‘selling establishments’ means any premises or structure where dogs or cats are kept for sale without necessarily having been born there, including or households, as well as any premises or structures of assembly operation where dogs or cats are assembled from more than one establishment, other than a pet shop;

Amendment 32

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 14

Text proposed by the Commission

14.   ‘animal shelters’ means any premises or structure, excluding households, operated by a natural or legal person, where unwanted, abandoned, formal stray, lost or confiscated dogs and cats are kept for the purpose of supply, whether for consideration or at no cost;

Amendment

14.   ‘animal shelters’ means any premises or structure, including households, where unwanted, abandoned, formal stray, lost or confiscated dogs and cats are kept for the purpose of placing on the market;

Amendment 33

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 14 a (new)

Amendment

14 a. ‘foster home’ means a household that keeps dogs or cats on behalf of an operator responsible for unwanted, abandoned, stray, lost or confiscated dogs or cats;

Amendment 34

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 14 b (new)

Amendment

14 b. ‘pound’ means a facility where animals surrendered by animal control officers or contracted dog or cat catchers are surrendered as part of animal control management activities and may include shelters;

Amendment 35

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins
Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 15

Text proposed by the Commission

15.   ‘operator’ means any natural or legal person, excluding those responsible for shelters, who breeds, keeps, trades or places on the market dogs and cats under his/her control, including for a limited period of time;

Amendment

15.   ‘operator’ means any natural or legal person, that places dogs or cats on the market and that is responsible for a breeding establishment, a selling establishment, a research establishment or a shelter and for dogs or cats kept therein, or that is responsible for unwanted, abandoned, stray, lost or confiscated dogs or cats and places them in foster homes;
 

Amendment 36 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 19 

Text proposed by the Commission

19.   ‘mutilation’ means an intervention, including a surgical intervention, carried out for reasons other than therapeutic or diagnostic purposes, which results in damage to or the loss of a sensitive part of the body or the alteration of bone structure;

Amendment

19.   ‘mutilation’ means an intervention, other than neutering or implantation of a transponder, including a surgical intervention, which results in damage to or the loss of a sensitive part of the body or the alteration of bone structure of a dog and a cat;

Amendment 37

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 20

Text proposed by the Commission

20.   ‘suffering’ means an unpleasant, undesired physical or mental state of being, which is the result of an animal being exposed to noxious stimuli or the absence of important positive stimuli;

Amendment

20.   ‘suffering’ means an unpleasant, undesired physical or mental state of being, which is the result of an animal being exposed to noxious stimuli or the absence of positive stimuli;

Amendment 38

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 20 a (new)

Amendment

20 a. euthanasia’ means the practice of ending the life of a dog or a cat painlessly by a veterinarian under anaesthesia and prolonged analgesia, exclusively by veterinary medicinal products, when a veterinarian or, for adult dogs, a behaviour specialist establishes through a physical and behavioural examination that the severe or long-term physical or psychological suffering of an animal can otherwise not be effectively reduced or prevented;

Amendment 39 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 21

Text proposed by the Commission

21.   ‘housing’ means buildings or delimited outdoor space in establishments where dogs and cats are kept;

Amendment

21.   ‘housing’ means buildings or delimited outdoor space in establishments where dogs and cats are kept, whether temporarily or permanently;

Amendment 40

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 24

Text proposed by the Commission

24.   ‘animal caretaker’ means a person taking care of the dogs and cats bred or kept in an establishment;

Amendment

24.   ‘animal caretaker’ means a person taking care of dogs or cats;

Amendment 41

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 26

Text proposed by the Commission

26.   ‘tethering’ means the tying of an animal to an anchor point to keep it in a desired area;

Amendment

26.   ‘tethering’ means the tying of an animal to an anchor point or object to keep it in a desired area or to restrict its movement;
 

Amendment 42

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 27

Text proposed by the Commission

27.   ‘container’ means any crate, box, receptacle or other rigid structure used to confine dogs and cats;

Amendment

27.   ‘container’ means any crate, box, cage, receptacle or other rigid structure used to confine dogs and cats;

Amendment 43

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation 

Article 3 - paragraph 1 - point 28

Text proposed by the Commission

28.   ‘pet animal’ means a dog or cat intended to be kept in a household for private enjoyment and companionship;

Amendment

28.   ‘pet animal’ means an animal intended, suitable and allowed to be kept in a household;

Amendment 44

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 4 

Text proposed by the Commission

Article 4

Exemptions from the obligations set out in this Chapter

This chapter shall not apply to:

—    breeding establishments keeping up to three bitches or queens and producing in total two litters or less per establishment and calendar year;

—    pet shops keeping at any given time three dogs or less or six cats or less;

—    shelters keeping at any given time ten dogs or less or twenty cats or less.

Amendment

deleted
 

Amendment 45

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 - paragraph 1 - introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters shall apply the following principles with respect to dogs and cats bred or kept in their establishment:

Amendment

Operators, natural or legal persons responsible for shelters and animal caretakers shall apply the following principles with respect to dogs and cats bred or kept in their establishment or household:

Amendment 46

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins
Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 - paragraph 1 - point a

Text proposed by the Commission

(a)   dogs and cats are provided with water and feed of a quality and of a quantity that enables them to have good nutrition and hydration.
 

Amendment

(a)   dogs and cats are provided with water and feed of a quality and of a quantity that enables them to have good and appropriate nutrition and hydration.

Amendment 47

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 - paragraph 1 - point b

Text proposed by the Commission

(b)   dogs and cats are kept in a good physical environment which is comfortable, especially in terms of space, temperature, and ease of movement.

Amendment

(b)   dogs and cats are kept in a good physical environment which is secure and comfortable, especially in terms of space, air quality, humidity, temperature, light, protection against adverse climate conditions and ease and freedom of movement.

Amendment 48

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 - paragraph 1 - point c

Text proposed by the Commission

(c)   dogs and cats are kept safe, clean and in good health by preventing diseases, functional impairments, injuries, and pain, due in particular to management, handling practices, or mutilations.

Amendment

(c)   dogs and cats are kept safe, clean and in good health by preventing and where relevant effectively curing diseases, preventing functional impairments, injuries, and pain, due in particular to management, handling practices, breeding practices or mutilations.

Amendment 49

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins
 

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 - paragraph 1 - point e 

Text proposed by the Commission

(e)   dogs and cats are kept in such a way as to optimise their mental state by preventing or reducing their negative experiences in time and intensity, as well as by maximizing opportunities for positive experiences in time and intensity in the different domains referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d).

Amendment

(e)   dogs and cats are kept in such a way as to optimise their mental state by preventing or reducing their negative experiences in duration and intensity, as well as by maximizing opportunities for positive experiences in duration and intensity, preventing the development of abnormal repetitive and other behaviours indicative of negative animal welfare, and taking into consideration the individual dog's or cat's needs in the different domains referred to in paragraphs (a) to (d).

Amendment 50 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 - paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment

Within [OP: insert 2 years after entry into force], the Commission shall adopt delegated acts, building on an impact assessment, to establish a list of fauna species allowed to be placed on the market and kept as pet. Those delegated acts shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 23.

The list of fauna species allowed to be placed on the market and pet as pets shall serve the following purposes:

a. ensure minimum animal welfare standards and the health and well-being of animals within the Union;

b. minimise risks for public health and safety;

c. minimise risks for the introduction and spread within the Union of invasive alien species;

d. protect species of wild fauna and their conservation.

e. establish and maintain the proper functioning and harmonisation of the internal market;

Amendment 51

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 - paragraph 1 b (new)

Amendment

In order to protect the welfare of the animals referred to in paragraph 1a, and to ensure their traceability, the Commission is empowered to adopt, in accordance with Article 23, delegated acts regarding the following:

a. welfare principles,

b. notification requirements,

c. responsible ownership obligations,

d. competency of caretakers,

e. feeding and watering requirements,

f. housing,

g. health requirements,

h. behavioural needs,
 

Amendment 52

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 5 - paragraph 1 c (new)
 

Amendment

At least every five years, the Commission shall undertake a comprehensive review of the lists referred to in paragraph 1a. Following the review it shall determine further taxa to be included, and update the lists, taking into account scientific opinions of the European Food Safety Authority taking into account animal welfare aspects, as well as social, health and environmental impacts.
 

Amendment 53

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 - title 
 

Text proposed by the Commission

General welfare requirements for dogs and cats

Amendment

General animal welfare requirements and obligations

Amendment 54

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 - paragraph -1 (new)

Amendment

-1.   Operators and animal caretakers shall not abandon dogs or cats.

Amendment 55 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 - paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

1.     Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters shall be responsible for the welfare of dogs and cats kept under their control and for minimising any risks to their welfare.

Amendment

1.     Operators, natural or legal persons responsible for shelters and animal caretakers shall be responsible for the welfare of dogs and cats kept under their control, for optimising their welfare and for minimising any risks to their welfare and health.

Amendment 56

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 - paragraph 2
 

Text proposed by the Commission

2.     Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters shall ensure that dogs and cats are handled by a suitable number of animal caretakers who have the skills and competences required under Article 9.

Amendment

2.     Operators and natural or legal persons responsible for shelters shall ensure that dogs and cats are handled by a suitable number of animal caretakers who have the skills and competences required under Article 9. For every three dogs or cats with litters, at least one carer shall be present.

Amendment 57

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 - paragraph 2 a (new)

Amendment

2 a.  In the case of foster homes, the responsibility shall lie with the operator on whose behalf dogs or cats are kept. Such operators shall not place more than a total of five dogs or cats or one litter with or without mother in a foster home at any given time and shall provide the foster family with adequate information on the animal welfare requirements and obligations as well as the individual needs of the dogs or cats, and shall ensure and verify that the relevant obligations set out by this Regulation are complied with in foster homes.

Amendment 58

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation 

Article 6 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

Operators of breeding establishments shall ensure that breeding strategies do not result in genotypes and phenotypes that have detrimental effects on the welfare of the dogs and cats, or of their descendants.

Amendment

Operators of breeding establishments shall ensure that breeding strategies do not result in genotypes and phenotypes that are associated with detrimental effects on the welfare of the dogs or cats, or of their descendants.

Amendment 59

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins
Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1 a (new)

Amendment

The breeding, importing, advertising and use for exhibition and competition of animals with extreme features and/or increased risk of developing Brachycephalic Ocular Syndrome (BOS) and Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) shall be prohibited.

Amendment 60

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1 b (new)
 

Amendment

Operators of breeding establishments shall not use for reproduction dogs or cats that have excessive conformational traits leading to a high risk of detrimental effects on the welfare of these dogs or cats, or of their offspring.

Amendment 61

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

In the management of the reproduction of dogs and cats by operators, the mating between parents and offspring, or between grandparents and grandchildren, shall be prohibited.

Amendment

In the management of the reproduction of dogs and cats by operators, the mating between parents and offspring, between grandparents and grandchildren, or between siblings and between half-siblings shall be prohibited. Mating between wild and domesticated animals shall be prohibited.

Amendment 62 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 3
 

Text proposed by the Commission

This paragraph shall not preclude the selection and breeding of brachycephalic dogs and cats provided that the selection or breeding programmes minimise the negative welfare consequences of brachycephalic traits.

Amendment

deleted

Amendment 63

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 3 a (new)

Amendment

Artificial insemination shall not be used as a default or to overcome problems due to the inability of the dogs or cats to mate and conceive naturally. It may only be considered exceptionally, such as to increase genetic variability, and must only be performed by a veterinarian. Surgical intra-uterine insemination shall always be prohibited.

Amendment 64

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 6 - paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

4.     The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 amending this article as regards the specific criteria that operators shall fulfil when designing breeding strategies to meet the requirements of paragraph 3, taking into account scientific opinions of the European Food Safety Authority as well as social, economic and environmental impacts.

Amendment

4.     Within [OP: Please insert the date of six months after entry into force] the Commission shall adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 amending this article as regards the specific criteria that operators shall fulfil when designing breeding strategies to meet the requirements of paragraph 3, taking into account scientific opinions of the European Food Safety Authority as well as social, public health and environmental impacts.

Amendment 65

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 - paragraph 1 - point a

Text proposed by the Commission

(a)   the identity, name and address of the operator

Amendment

(a)   the identity, name, telephone number, e-mail address and postal address of the operator and of the animal caretaker(s);

Amendment 66

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 7 - paragraph 1 - point c

Text proposed by the Commission

(c)   the type of establishment: breeding establishment, pet shop or shelter
 

Amendment

(c)   the type of establishment: breeding establishment, selling establishment, research establishment, foster home, shelter or pound;

Amendment 67 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation 

Article 7 - paragraph 1 - point e a (new)

Amendment 

(e a) for breeding establishments, the estimated number of litters to be placed on the market per year;

Amendment 68 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 - paragraph 1 

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

Amendment

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.

Amendment 69

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 - paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment

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

Amendment 70

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 - paragraph 2 - introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

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:
 

Amendment

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:

Amendment 71 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 - paragraph 2

Regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability

Article 8

Amendment 72

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins
 Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 - paragraph 2 a (new)

Amendment

2 a.  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.

Amendment 73

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 - paragraph 2 b (new)
 

Amendment

2 b.  It shall be prohibited to sell animals to minors.

Amendment 74

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins
 

Proposal for a regulation

Article 8 - paragraph 2 c (new)
 

Amendment

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

Amendment 75

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 - paragraph 1 - point a 
 

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

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

Amendment 76

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 - paragraph 1 - point b

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

(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;

Amendment 77

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins
 

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 - paragraph 1 - point c 
 

Text proposed by the Commission

(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;

Amendment

(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;

Amendment 78

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 9 - paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

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.

Amendment 79

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation 

Article 10 - title

Text proposed by the Commission

Animal welfare visits

Amendment

Animal health and welfare visits
 

Amendment 80

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 - paragraph 1 - introductory part
 

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

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

Amendment 81

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation 

Article 10 - paragraph 1 - point -a (new)

Amendment

(-a)  record all veterinary actions and the use of all veterinary medical products for all dogs or cats. This data shall be kept for a period of at least 10 years.

Amendment 82

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 - paragraph 1 - point a 

Text proposed by the Commission

(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;

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;
 

Amendment 83

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 - paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment

1 a.  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.

Amendment 84

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins
Proposal for a regulation

Article 10 - paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

Amendment

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.

Amendment 85

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 - paragraph 1
 

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

Amendment

1.     Operators, natural or legal persons responsible for shelters, foster homes and pounds and animal caretakers shall ensure that dogs or 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.

Amendment 86

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 - paragraph 2 - introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

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

Amendment 87

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 - paragraph 2 - point a 

Text proposed by the Commission

(a)   potable water, ad libitum;

Amendment

(a)   clean and fresh water, ad libitum;

Amendment 88

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 - paragraph 2 - point b

Text proposed by the Commission

(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;

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 or cats, with the overall objective of achieving and maintaining good body condition and general health;
 

Amendment 89

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 - paragraph 2 - point c

Text proposed by the Commission

(c)   feed free of substances which may cause suffering;

Amendment

(c)   feed free of substances which may cause suffering or be otherwise be detrimental to the welfare of the dogs or cats;

Amendment 90

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 11 - paragraph 3 - point d

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

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

Amendment 91 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 - paragraph -1 (new)

Amendment

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

Amendment 92

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 - paragraph 1
 

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

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.

Amendment 93

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 - paragraph 2 - point c

Text proposed by the Commission

(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;

Amendment

(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;

Amendment 94

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 - paragraph 2 - point d

Text proposed by the Commission

(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 clean resting places;

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;

Amendment 95

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 - paragraph 2 - point e

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

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

Amendment 96

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

Amendment

deleted

Amendment 97

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 - paragraph 3 a (new)
 

Amendment

3 a.  Keeping dogs or cats exclusively outdoors shall be prohibited.

Amendment 98 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 - paragraph 7
 

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

Amendment

7.     Operators and animal 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 in order to maintain a normal circadian rhythm. Where needed, due to the climatic conditions and geographic position of a Member State, operators shall provide artificial lighting.

Amendment 99

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 12 - paragraph 8

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

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

Amendment 100

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 - paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

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.

Amendment 101

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 - paragraph 2 - introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

2.     Operators, natural or legal persons responsible for shelters, foster homes and pounds and animal caretakers shall ensure that:

Amendment 102

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 - paragraph 2 - point a
 

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

(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;

Amendment 103

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 - paragraph 2 - point c

Text proposed by the Commission

(c)   the euthanasia of a dog or a cat is only performed by a veterinarian.

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.

Amendment 104

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 - paragraph 2 - point d

Text proposed by the Commission

(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;

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;

Amendment 105

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

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

Amendment

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

Amendment 106

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

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

Amendment

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

Amendment 107

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1 - point b

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

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

Amendment 108

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1 - point d

Text proposed by the Commission

(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.
 

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 an independent veterinarian, to confirm in writing that her pregnancy will not pose any risk to her welfare, including her health.

Amendment 109

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1 - point e

Text proposed by the Commission

(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.

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.

Amendment 110

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

The operator shall keep the written confirmation referred to in point (d) for a period of at least 3 years after the death of the bitch or the queen.

Amendment

The operator shall keep the written confirmation referred to in point (d) for a period of at least 10 years after the death of the bitch or the queen.

Amendment 111

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 13 - paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

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

Amendment 112

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 - paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

Amendment

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

Amendment 113

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 - paragraph 2 - point d

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

(d)   procedures for hygienic or health purposes;

Amendment 114 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 - paragraph 2 a (new)

Amendment

2 a.  Restraining the animal to perform the above procedures shall be as short as possible.

Amendment 115

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 - paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

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

Amendment 116

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 - paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

Amendment

4.     Operators, natural or legal persons responsible for shelters, foster homes and pounds and animal caretakers 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.

Amendment 117

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 14 - paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

5.     Operators of breeding establishments shall ensure that an appropriate strategy is in place to socialise animals with humans, and where possible, with other animals.

Amendment

5.     Operators, natural or legal persons responsible for shelters, foster homes and pounds and animal caretakers shall ensure that an appropriate strategy is in place to socialise animals with humans, and where possible, with other animals.

 Amendment 118

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 - paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment

1 a.  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 ten years.

Amendment 119

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 - paragraph 3 - point a

Text proposed by the Commission

(a)   tying up body parts continuously;

Amendment

(a)   tying up body parts;
 

Amendment 120

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 - paragraph 3 - point c

Text proposed by the Commission

(c)   exposing dogs and cats to an electric current;

Amendment

(c)   exposing dogs and cats to an electric current, without any derogations;

Amendment 121

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 - paragraph 3 - point d

Text proposed by the Commission

(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.

Amendment

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

Amendment 122

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

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

Amendment

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

Amendment 123

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

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

Amendment

(d b) any other handling equipment susceptible of causing stress or pain or otherwise detrimental to the welfare of the animal,
 

Amendment 124

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 - paragraph 3 - point e

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

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

Amendment 125

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 15 - paragraph 3 a (new)

Amendment

3 a.  There shall be no derogations to the provisions of this article.

 Amendment 126

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 - title

Text proposed by the Commission

Approval of breeding establishments

Amendment

Approval of breeding, selling and research establishments

Amendment 127

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 - paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

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.

Amendment 128

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 - paragraph 2 

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

Amendment

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.

Amendment 129

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 16 - paragraph 3 

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

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

Amendment 130

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 - paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

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, and dogs and cats owned 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, 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.

Amendment 131

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 - paragraph 2

 Text proposed by the Commission

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.

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.

Amendment 132 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 - paragraph 3 - subparagraph 1 - introductory part

 Text proposed by the Commission

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:

Amendment

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:

Amendment 133

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

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

 Text proposed by the Commission

(iii)  its date and country of birth, and

Amendment

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

Amendment 134

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

Amendment

From [2 years from the date of entry into force], providers of online purchasing 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.

Amendment 135

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

Amendment

deleted

 Amendment 136 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 - paragraph 5

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

Amendment

5.     The Commission shall, by [OP: please insert the date of 6 months 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.

Amendment 137

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 - paragraph 6 - introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

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:

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:

Amendment 138

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 17 - paragraph 7 - subparagraph 1 - introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

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:

Amendment

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:

Amendment 139

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

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

Amendment

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

Amendment 140

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

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

Amendment

(a b) 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;

Amendment 141

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

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

Amendment

(a c) 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;

Amendment 142

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 - paragraph 1 

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

Amendment

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.

Amendment 143 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 19 - paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

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.

Amendment 144 

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 - paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

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.

Amendment 145

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 20 - paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

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.

Amendment 146

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 - paragraph 1 - introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

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:

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:

 Amendment 147

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 - paragraph 1 - point c 

Text proposed by the Commission

(c)   where applicable, requirements contained in a specific agreement between the Union and the exporting country.

Amendment

deleted

Amendment 148

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 - paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

Amendment

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.
 

Amendment 149

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 - paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

Amendment

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.

 Amendment 150

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 21 - paragraph 4 - subparagraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

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.

Amendment

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.

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.

 Amendment 151

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 22 - paragraph 1 - introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

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:
 

Amendment

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, health and environmental impacts, as regards:

Amendment 152

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 - paragraph 1
 

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

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.

Amendment 153

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 - paragraph 2 - subparagraph 1 - introductory part

Text proposed by the Commission

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:

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 any animal welfare issue, including the following animal welfare issues:

Amendment 154

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 - paragraph 3

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

Amendment

deleted

Amendment 155

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 25 - paragraph 4

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

Amendment

deleted

Amendment 156

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins
Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 - paragraph 1

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

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.
 

Amendment 157

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 26 - paragraph 2 
 

Text proposed by the Commission

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.

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.
 

Amendment 158

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 27 - paragraph 1 a (new)

Amendment

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 and repeated infringements of the requirements in this Regulation;

Amendment 159

Anja Hazekamp, Lynn Boylan, Jonas Sjöstedt, Sebastian Everding, Valentina Palmisano, Catarina Martins

Proposal for a regulation

Article 28 - paragraph 2

Text proposed by the Commission

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

Amendment

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