CAS speaks at EU event about the plight of Spanish hunting dogs

Today, an important EU event took place at the European Parliament in Brussels to raise awareness about the plight of Spanish hunting dogs and the urgent need for better protection. CAS International was present as a speaker.

CAS speaks at EU event about the plight of Spanish hunting dogs  | © CAS International/AnimaNaturalis

Our director, Maite van Gerwen, was one of the speakers. She shared insights on the new EU legislation for the welfare of dogs and cats and explained how these rules could bring significant improvements for hunting dogs.

Other speakers shared their perspectives on the new EU rules and highlighted the challenges faced by Spanish shelters as they work on the ground to help these animals.

New EU rules: hunting dogs also receive protection

EU Event

The event was organized by The Left in the European Parliament and hosted by MEPs Sebastian Everding and Anja Hazekamp. On behalf of CAS International, we sincerely thank Sebastian and Anja for making this crucial event possible, which highlighted the urgent need to protect Spanish hunting dogs.

As long as Spain continues to exclude hunting dogs from basic protection, it remains essential to keep raising awareness about their situation, both in Spain and across the rest of Europe.

Do you want to know more about hunting with dogs in Spain? Then watch the documentary  Yo Galgo of Yeray López and Broken Spirit: The Galgo’s Last Run of House of Animals. 

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