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in News · 02 May 2017, 07:37 · 2 Comments
The long-awaited new legislation acknowledges animals as “living beings” and “the object of legal protection”.
The statute changes punishment for people attacking, killing or stealing animals. It states the owner of an animal must ensure its welfare and respect the characteristics of each species.
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Fantastic. Well done Portugal.
By Eithne from Other on 02 May 2017, 20:18
So good! What about the wild and homeless dogs though?
By Marianne Kehlet from Other on 03 May 2017, 08:04