On Tuesday 22 September from 18:00 until 20:00, The Parliament Magazine and EU Dog & Cat Alliance will be holding a reception on the Welfare of Dogs and Cats Involved in Commercial Practices. This event will be kindly hosted by Nicola Caputo MEP.

The Parliament Magazine is working with the EU Dog & Cat Alliance to organise an event around the Alliance’s new report on national legislation on dog and cat breeding and trade (available here). This report highlights the differences and gaps in legislation to protect dogs and cats across Member States.

Speakers will include:

      > Nicola Caputo MEP
      > Andrea Gavinelli, Head of Unit, Animal Welfare, Directorate G - Veterinary and International Affairs, European Commission
      > Nathalie Welschbillig, Attaché, Veterinary issues, Permanent Representation of Luxembourg to the European Union​
      > Senior Representative from EU Dog & Cat Alliance

There will be a photo opportunity at the event and the reception will also be covered by The Parliament Magazine in a special feature to be published and distributed after the event.

Please note refreshments will be served at the event. To RSVP please click here.

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