Abandoning and mistreating animals could soon be punishable by law. Moldova will ratify the European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals, a document signed by the country’s officials in September 2024.
The government is preparing the draft law for the ratification of the Convention, which will be approved and then sent to Parliament for review. The document defines the concept of pet animals and includes provisions regarding their ownership and sale.
For example, selling pets to individuals under 16 will be prohibited without the consent of a legal guardian. Additionally, the regulations will stipulate that these animals cannot be used for advertising, performances, exhibitions, competitions, or similar events unless organizers provide the necessary conditions to ensure that people treat animals in line with the Convention’s standards.
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”No one shall cause unnecessary pain, physical or psychological suffering to a pet animal. No one shall abandon a pet animal. Anyone who owns or cares for a pet must be responsible for its health and well-being.
The document states that anyone who owns or cares for a pet must provide all conditions, care, and attention appropriate to the species and breed’s specific needs.
The Convention also addresses the euthanasia of pets and the capture of stray animals. Such actions will only be permitted if unavoidable and must cause minimal suffering.
The European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals was signed on September 13, 2024, in Strasbourg by Daniela Cujba, Moldova’s Permanent Representative to the Council of Europe. The document, drafted in 1987, aims to regulate owners’ responsibilities, surgical interventions for altering animals’ natural appearance, the sale of pets, and measures to reduce the number of stray animals.