Vets Warn: Don’t Buy a Flat-faced Cat
Flat-faced cat breeds – such as the Persian cat and the exotic shorthair – have been bred to such an extent that they seriously suffer from several physical and hereditary […]
FECAVA Statement Against ‘Dwelf’ or ‘bully’ cats
We, at FECAVA, are totally opposed to the deliberate breeding of animals that will suffer due to extremes of body shape. The recent rise in ‘Dwelf’ or ‘bully’ cats is […]
Norway’s Supreme Court Verdict: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed as it stands today is too sick and inbred for breeding to continue
This week, Norway’s Supreme Court handed down a final verdict in the historic dog breeding case. Norwegian Society for Protection of Animals who was iniciator of the lawsuit fully agrees […]
FECAVA, FVE, UEVP and ISFM Unite Against Promotion of Brachycephalic Animals in Advertisements
In a joint effort to prioritize animal welfare and advocate responsible pet ownership, leading veterinary organizations have come together to address the use of brachycephalic animals in advertising campaigns. The […]
Additional Legislation to Punish Dog Mutilation in Ireland
Ear cropping has been illegal in Ireland since 2013 under the Animal Health and Welfare Act, except when performed by a Veterinary Practitioner for veterinary therapeutic treatment. However, loopholes in […]
Breeding Ban Imposed on Dutch Persian Show Cat Breeder
A Persian show cat breeder in the Netherlands has been ordered to cease breeding of short-nosed Peke-faced Persians immediately. The Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) responded to […]
Dog breeding for the future
The Norwegian Society for Protection of Animals recently organised a two-day international symposium on dog breeding for the future at the scenic Hurdalsjøen Hotel, near Oslo. 50 participants from 10 […]
The Netherlands is first country in the world to ban ownership of pets with harmful external characteristics
Dutch government proposed a law which prohibits the ownership of cats and dogs with external characteristics that are harmful to the animal. The ban was announced on January 21 by […]
Animal Welfare Organizations and Vets in the Netherlands call for Emergency Action: Don’t buy flat faced dogs
In a joint campaign animal welfare organisations and vets are launching a large consumer-oriented campaign, calling people to refrain from buying an flat faced dog that does not meet the […]
Full victory for the dogs!
In 2021, the Norwegian Society for Protection of Animals (NSPCA) launched a formal lawsuit against the Norwegian Kennel Club (NKK), two breed clubs, and six individual breeders over violation of […]