Today’s bulletin brings together a selection of recent developments affecting companion animals across multiple regions.
The stories are varied in geography, but consistent in what they reveal, how pets are treated, protected, regulated, and, in some cases, failed.
In this bulletin
A new mandatory microchipping law in Indiana (US) aimed at improving reunification rates and reducing pressure on shelters
Proposed legislation in Alabama (US) targeting the long-term tethering of dogs, with significant penalties under consideration
A cruelty case in Georgia (US) where abandoned dogs were found in critical condition, leading to charges against former owners
The evacuation of pets alongside families from Gaza via Greece, highlighting the role animals play in crisis decision-making
Continued growth in high-end pet care services in Ireland, reflecting increasing emotional and financial investment in companion animals
Expansion of pet activity and health tracking technology globally, linking animal welfare to human lifestyle
Updated UK guidance on pet travel, affecting how animals are transported internationally
Emerging concerns in India around pet abandonment linked to housing and relocation pressures
Ongoing tightening of breeding and pet sales regulation in Japan
Rising scrutiny of online pet sales in Brazil, with links to poor welfare outcomes and lack of oversight
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