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 one such example. Hairless, with severely distorted limbs as well as other defects, these cats are unable to lead a normal life. Breeding for deformity
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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 an enforcement request from animal welfare organization Dier&Recht (Animal & Law). They found that the breeder violated the law by breeding nine short-nosed cats. Shortest
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After searches at two apartments in Dublin, around 40 dogs and puppies were rescued from “inhumane living conditions.” Cats, parrots, tarantulas, a snake, a scorpion, and a millipede were among the other species taken from the premises. The spokesman said the animals were removed from the apartments and taken by the Dublin Society for Prevention
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Many veterinarians are required to conduct clinical examinations on their patients without the presence of the owners due to numerous Covid restrictions. Understandably, this can be stressful for both the animals and their owners. Without them, cats and dogs might become anxious and fearful. The FECAVA and the European Society of Veterinary Clinical Ethology (ESVCE)
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