Animal Protection Act of Croatia

[vuycha]

Animal Protection Act of Croatia, that came into force with January 1, 2007, is translated into English and it can be seen on the Animal Friends Croatia web site: http://www.prijatelji-zivotinja.hr/index.en.php?id=470

Some Regulations From the New Animal Protection Act:

- ban on breeding animals for fur with a transition period of ten years

- ban on giving away live animals as prizes in lotteries

- ban on sale of dogs and cats in pet stores

- ban on using wild animals in circuses

- ban on using wild animals in performances and entertainment

- ban on dog racing on hard surfaces

- ban on instigating and conducting of animal fighting except traditional bull fighting

- ban on force-feeding

- ban on ritual slaughter of animals without previous stunning

- mandatory providing of assistance to injured animals

- ban on ear-clipping and tail-docking of dogs, de-clawing of cats, removing of vocal chords

- ban on killing of healthy companion animals

- introducing of Ethical Committee and Committee for Animal Protection

- ban on animal experiments for the purpose of research or development of ingredients, combinations of ingredients or final cosmetic products

- ban on animal experiments for the purpose of testing cleansers and substances for disinfection of goods for general use

- ban on animal experiments for the purpose of testing weapons or any other war machinery

- ban on conducting animal experiments in elementary schools and high schools

- ban on using live animals as hunting baits

- ban on selling live animals to minor persons

- mandatory deliver of written care instructions along with every companion animal sold

- mandatory hire of qualified personal to work with animals

- every pet owner is obliged to control breeding of own companion animals and to take care of the offspring

- every county is obligated to build an animal shelter (euthanasia possible after 60 days)

- introduction of legal possibility to order permanent ban on keeping companion animals

- obligation to raise public awareness on animal protection

[yeti]

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[harpy]

That's amazing - must put Croatia in front of most other countries I would think? How has it gone down with the public?

[Mr Flibble]

- ban on killing of healthy companion animals
- every county is obligated to build an animal shelter (euthanasia possible after 60 days)

What's the distinction between killing and euthanasia? If someone wants their 'companion animal' killed, do they just leave it outside a shelter and let them do it in 60 days time?

[RedWellies]

I suppose at least it gives the shelter a chance to rehome them.

[vuycha]

That's amazing - must put Croatia in front of most other countries I would think? How has it gone down with the public?

Thank you. :)

Public are accepting this law very good. Problem is with lobies and politicaly connected wealthy individuals with opposite interests. Average citizens comments are mostly ''why didn't we get this law earlier''.

[vuycha]

- ban on killing of healthy companion animals
- every county is obligated to build an animal shelter (euthanasia possible after 60 days)

What's the distinction between killing and euthanasia? If someone wants their 'companion animal' killed, do they just leave it outside a shelter and let them do it in 60 days time?

First paragraph is talking about killing of companion animals without ''reason'' - because people don't want animal any more or because another breed of dog is trendy this season :(

You're right, there is no difference between killing and euthanasia. As RedWellias said, it's opportunity to find animal a home in 60 days. People can leave animals in front of shelters (or anywhere) only illegaly, because it's not legal to kick animal out of home. Shelters can kill animal only if there is no place for more animals and they are obligated to try to find animal a home in those 60 days or more (through adds, socialization programs etc.) Btw, Mr. Flibble, I think that period in England is 7 days?

By the law dogs must be microchipped, but only after january 1. 2007 and not retroactively, so we (Animal Friends Croatia) are trying to implement this law retroactively on all living dogs. Abandoning will be much harder then.

[vuycha]

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