The European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals, 1987
The European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals, 1987

The European Convention for Pet Animals is in existence since 1987.  Since then Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finalnd, Germany, Greece, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden and Switzerland have signed and ratified this convention.

France, Italy, Netherlands and Turkey have signed but not ratifed, Ireland have done neither???  We have contacted the Irish MEPs on this matter, and apparently we haven't signed bacause according to Minister Coughlan, "the matter of ratification of the European Convention for the Protection of Pets and the responsibility of Departments is under consideration". 

It seems like a long time to be considering something, almost 20 years!  it could also be that the lack of ministerial responsiblility for out pets has been somewhat of a secret and so the relevant questions haven't been asked.

While the Convention itself will not make it compulsory for governments to implement the suggestions and recemmendations contained therein; signing would show a willingness or at the very least an interest, in the treatment and welfare of companion animals on the part of the government. 

The fact that Ireland has not signed and our public representatives don't even know who is responsible for signing, speaks volumes.  Help us to give our animals a voice in Europe, contact you local MEP and ask that something be done about this scandalous situation.

 


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