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Respect for Companion Animals

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How can we stop goldfish being given away as prizes?

Say no to goldfish at fairs, says OATA - OATA - The Ornamental Aquatic Trade AssociationOATA is urging people to refuse to accept prize live goldfish at fairs and is also calling for local authorities to support its position that fish should not be given away in this way at places like fairgrounds. As the fair season approaches, the UK trade body which represents the tropical fish industry is asking …

Italy: no place for pets?The attitude some Italians display towards their pet cats and dogs can be disconcerting and upsetting. David Brenner, a British expatriate in Abruzzo, has noticed distinct differences in town and country approaches, and wonders how widespread the situation is.

The Lack of Respect for Wild AnimalsNot only do we not fear animals that could harm us, we don’t respect them. We act like they’re here solely for our amusement. This usually ends badly for the animals involved.

www.animallaw.info/policy/respecting-animals-balanced-approach-our-relationship-pets-food-and-wildlife

Respecting Animals: A Balanced Approach to Our Relationship with Pets, Food, and Wildlife

Learning to respect wild animals again | DW | 04.05.2018That bear or kangaroo might look cute, but it's a wild animal, not a pet. Wildlife veterinarian Dr Jan Schmidt-Burbach spoke to DW about the need for humans to learn to respect that most basic rule of nature.

www.iccs.org.uk/blog/why-should-we-care-about-ethics-conservation

api.worldanimalprotection.org/country/italy

Animal welfare in Italy: non-compliance is an offence - Carni SostenibiliIn Italy there is a larger number of controls over animal welfare because of the presence in the Criminal Code of the offense of cruelty to animals.

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