Pets

The EU reaches a historic agreement to protect dogs and cats: mandatory microchipping, interoperable national registries, a ban on breeding with extreme physical traits, an end to cruel practices, and increased controls on imports and…
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After weeks of searching, Minerva—the cow that escaped from the slaughterhouse and became a symbol of the fight against intensive farming—has been rescued and transferred to the LEIDAA center. Honorable Brambilla: "A promise kept, now she will have a…
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The extraordinary story of Minerva, the cow who escaped from the slaughterhouse and became a symbol of the fight against factory farming, continues to thrill the country. After weeks in the woods, LEIDAA and Michela Vittoria Brambilla announce new...
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"With You, Always" by Giuseppe Faranda is an illustrated guide that guides you through choosing, raising, and caring for your dog, with simple explanations, infographics, and veterinary advice for your pet's well-being at every stage of life. In…
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Halloween is safe for dogs and cats: no sweets, and be careful with candles and decorations. Here are 5 tips for a safe celebration with your pets.
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A MilanoA mute swan fell onto the tracks of the train station due to a strong gust of wind. Thanks to the intervention of the Railway Police and specialized personnel, the animal was rescued and transported to…
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The City of Milano allocates contributions of up to 15 euros to associations that care for abandoned animals, cat colonies, and protection projects.
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In Parete (CE), the Carabinieri rescued a three-month-old puppy found in critically unsanitary conditions. The dog, renamed Tudor, has been treated and is now waiting for a foster family.
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In Genoa, the Chiavari Highway Police found a lost dog at the "Riviera Sud" service station in Sestri Levante. The animal, in good health and microchipped, was entrusted to the Rapallo White Cross and returned to...
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Rex, a German Shepherd adopted by the Italian State Police, wins the 2025 Dog Loyalty Award in San Rocco di Camogli. His story of rebirth and love with the officers at the Porta Maggiore Police Station inspires citizens and institutions on…
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Castiglione delle Stiviere – Six pit bulls were found mistreated: one died in a car, the others were deprived of food and water. A 45-year-old man was charged with killing and abandoning animals.
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Learn how to protect your dog at the beach: hydration, shade, sunscreen, and precautions against heat, sand, and salt water. A helpful guide for summer.
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Hero dog Bruno killed: Brambilla calls for justice and invokes his law. “Punish with the utmost severity whoever committed this vile act.”
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Crimes against animals, the Brambilla Law comes into force: harsher penalties, protection for all animals and ex officio prosecution. A historic reform for the rights of sentient beings.
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“Abbaia Flaminia” returns to Pesaro from July 5th, the pet-friendly beach on the free stretch of Baia Flaminia. Free initiative and open every day for dogs and owners.
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Remdesivir authorized for the treatment of feline infectious peritonitis (FIP): veterinarians will be able to prescribe it with an electronic prescription. Brambilla: “Finally a concrete solution to save our cats”.
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Feline FIP: remdesivir will soon be available in pharmacies. Green light for legal treatment. Brambilla: “Battle won for our cats”. #cats #felineinfectiousperitonitis #health #vittoriabrambilla #riccardopase #politics
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Registrations are open for the "Run for Dogs 2025" in Livorno: the virtual race to support the adoptions of the municipal dog shelter. Participate with your dog between April 11 and 13. The registration deadline is April 9 and you can register both…
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The intervention of the Local Police, following a report from a private citizen, allowed the rescue of a dog, an American Staffordshire Terrier breed, locked by its owner in a cage much smaller than the…
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"Firecrackers scare him a lot": Rome Capitale's campaign against New Year's Eve firecrackers to protect animals and promote safer and more respectful celebrations. #Rome #NewYear2024 #NoToFirecrackers #Animals #Environment #Safety…
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In Macerata, on January 5th in Piazza Mazzini, the event “Between saying and doing there is… a dog” will be held, to teach children to relate to dogs through educational and recreational activities. #Macerata #Animals #Children #Dogs…
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As part of broader checks on environmental issues and animal protection, the Forestry Carabinieri of the Predappio (FC) unit found the presence of a horse kept in the floodplain of the Rabbi River (agricultural area of ​​the municipality of…
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A dead puppy, another dying, and fifty malnourished, underweight and in need of care purebred dogs. This is the dramatic scenario discovered by OIPA animal rights guards during an inspection of an illegal breeding farm in the Bassa…
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A single register of animal welfare and a regional coordination office of an inter-departmental nature capable of governing the decision-making processes and prevention actions concerning the entire animal health chain in…
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The Department of the Environment of the Municipality of Oristano and the ASL are organizing an event on Saturday 26 October from 9 to 13 in Piazza Eleonora, involving organizations, institutions and volunteers to promote adoption and the relationship with animals.…
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An unmissable event for all feline enthusiasts, in Verona on October 26th and 27th, the International Feline Exhibition is celebrated: thousands of cats and activities dedicated to them. #cats #felines #verona #veneto #events
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The bill presented today in the Sala Gonfalone of Palazzo Pirelli to Parliament regarding “Specific rules for certain types of dogs to protect their well-being and public safety”. #dogs #animals #kennels…
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24 thousand euros is the contribution made available by the Administration for Animal Associations belonging to the third sector who make themselves available to support the cattery assistants in the management of feline colonies.…
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The Forestry Carabinieri of the Biodiversity Group, with the support of the CITES Carabinieri Group and the Veterinary Service of the General Command, have released the female lynx LUNA into the Tarvisio Forest…
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The 'Regulation for the Welfare and Protection of Animals' of the Municipality of Milano, in force since 2020, in fact indicates the prohibition of feeding wild fauna, an action dangerous for their health and also because it involves the risk…
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It was a very difficult intervention by the zoo guards of the International Organization for Animal Protection (OIPA) during an operation to seize a small dog used for begging in the center of Milano. AT…
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The Municipality supports non-profit entities that have carried out animal protection activities in the city during 2024 with 60 thousand euros in contributions. #lifestyle #politics #milan #lombardy
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It is the second consecutive year that the Pontine beach, near Capoportiere, has been chosen by the Caretta caretta to lay their eggs. The happy event was witnessed by the Councilor for the Environment Franco Addonizio, together with researchers from the…
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He leaves and abandons the dog alone, without food and water, rottweiler saved. The carabinieri entrusted the dog to the care of the Muratella kennel. #news #rome #lazio
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Verona climbs to the top step of the podium again this year, winning the national 'Animals in the city' award from Legambiente. The city of Verona ranked first among large provincial capitals (between 200 and…
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A man in Rome, in via di Rocca Cencia has beheaded a dog. An unacceptable murder of a defenseless creature, with horrible methods, it is time to shout enough, there is no more time to waste, it is necessary and urgent to increase the penalties in…
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Environmentalists, led by Michela Vittoria Brambilla, expressed outrage over the nighttime killing of Kj1, accusing Fugatti of evading administrative justice. #bear #kj1 #trentino #trento #fugatti #animalisti #enpa #lav…
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"We must say enough to the obsession of Maurizio Fugatti's council: nobody touches Kj1". To say it the Hon. Michela Vittoria Brambilla, president of the Italian League for the Defense of Animals and the Environment (LEIDAA) and of the Parliamentary Intergroup for…
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With a request filed with the Public Prosecutor's Office in Trento by the lawyer Aurora LoPrete, the animal protection associations Leal and Leidaa have requested the precautionary seizure of the bear KJ1, of which the Autonomous Province, clearly, is…
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The State Police rescued little Tais, an Erausie breed dog, who was inside a camper belonging to French tourists which had been stolen. The events occurred on Saturday afternoon, when around 15pm…
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A Mantua pheasant farm destined for the Ambiti Territoriali Caccia has been seized and reported. 15.000 pheasants were mistreated by applying a beak cover that damages the nasal membrane. Consequently, the…
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15 Rottweilers, including puppies of just 40 days, saved by Oipa and the police in Linguaglossa, Catania. Terrible living conditions: locked in boxes without light and water, now safe in a kennel. #Rottweiler #Cucioli…
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The Sardinia Region has published a call for proposals to finance the purchase of high-quality bovine breeders, supporting local breeders to improve the quality of meat production and compete on the markets. The applications are…
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A pointer reduced to a skeleton was seized, Nola is now in a clinic and can soon be taken into foster care. #news #oristano #sardinia
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The Emilia Romagna Region confirms and further strengthens its commitment to combating Swine Fever, using the depopulation activity of wild boars, which favor the spread of the disease and allocating another 285 thousand euros that will…
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The owner of 9 Chihuahua puppies reported for locking them in a car. The 9 puppies were saved by the Police. #news #animals #rome #lazio
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The request arrived at the request of OIPA together with Leal, which will prevent the man from Palermo who set fire to his dog Aron from owning other animals. OIPA maintains that this request can be an example for similar cases.…
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In Bologna, the Municipality has promoted a new campaign entitled "We are not a game" against the abandonment of animals. #lifestyle #wearenotagame #politics #animals #bologna #emiliaromagna
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Police rescue and adopt a runaway kitten. #news #venice #veneto
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In Viadana the Carabinieri Forestali saved a heronry from the felling of a poplar grove. The owners of the poplar grove had decided to cut down the trees for timber. #news #viadana #mantova #lombardia
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The Carabinieri continues its commitment in the field of wildlife welfare and protection. After saving an owl and a barn owl it was the turn of a porcupine injured on the side of the road in Girifalco in the province…
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In the town of Amaroni, following a citizen's report, the Carabinieri of the Radiomobile Unit of the Girifalco Company saved a "barn owl", a nocturnal bird of prey belonging to a "protected species". #news #catanzaro…
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Inter, a dirtied cow at the Scudetto party. The OIPA complaint begins. Comparotto: «We would have expected from a city like Milano preventive and rigid control to prevent such conduct". #oipa #comparotto #mistreatment
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In Maida, in the hamlet of Carrà, the Carabinieri rescued an "owl", a nocturnal bird of prey, and an "oriental collared dove", both birds belonging to "protected species". The small specimens, in…
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The International Organization for Animal Protection (Oipa) will oppose the request for dismissal presented to the judge of preliminary investigations in the proceedings concerning the goat killed in Anagni at the end…
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Verona, Chievo: the new dog area named after the pittbull puppy Aron has opened. This is the fourth new dog area inaugurated in the space of a few months. #verona #chievo #aron
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Two puppies forced to live in a small cage have been seized in Brianza by the zoophile guards of the International Organization for Animal Protection (Oipa). They had been "taken to let children play", the operator explained to the operators...
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Trentino, bears: the associations are asking the government to challenge the Trentino law which allows the killing of up to eight bears a year. Pichetto Fratin: "killing eight bears a year is a violent and cruel act that does not affect the safety of…
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Rome: OIPA forbidden to destroy nests of swallows, swifts and similar species. The resolution of the Capitol. #Rome #news #resolution #animalprotection
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At the municipal kennel of Cagliari Willy is looking for a new family, the awareness campaign for the adoption of four-legged guests continues. #lifestyle #willy #cagliari #sardinia
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37 birds, 23 diamond finches (Taeniopygia guttata) and 14 Pacific parakeets (Forpus coelestis) were seized in the port of Genoa by the zoophile guards of the International Organization for Animal Protection (Oipa). #news #oipa #genoa…
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Councilor for the Environment of Rome Capital, Sabrina Alfonsi, at the ribbon cutting of the Roman edition of "Quattrozampeinfiera", the event dedicated to the world of animals which this year takes place at the Rome Fair. #quatrozampeinfiera…
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The European pond turtle Emys orbicularis will be the protagonist of two exhibitions at the Oasi degli Stagni di Casale "A. Carta" and at the Naturalistic Archaeological Museum of Vicenza as part of the LIFE URCA PROEMYS. #naturalisticarchaeological museum…
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A few days ago, due to an incurable disease, Battman, a beautiful German shepherd specialized in the search for narcotic substances, who had been in service for over 8 years at the Carabinieri Dog Unit, based in…
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The magistrates will deal with a wide range of offences. Oipa: «An example to follow in other judicial offices in the country». #palermo #oipa #animals
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What animal rights activists feared is now certified by DNA analysis. MJ5 is the bear found dead last autumn near Bresimo. #mj5 #oipa
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Aron didn't make it, he fought until the end, with all his strength, but the burns on most of his body were too serious. This is how Aron left, in the veterinary clinic that had rescued him and was taking care of him...
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«to a reflection on what we risk losing due to our senseless behavior. Let's try to get excited and appreciate beauty because only in this way will we be able to protect it! #sassari #exhibition #thegreatwonder…
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There is still no trace of the tensile structure that was set up from the Campidoglio to the City of the Other Economy in Testaccio last year, capable of accommodating up to 70 people, despite the freezing temperatures that the capital reaches...
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'Jingle Pets', this is the title of the initiative which also saw the presence of the associations affiliated with the kennels of Rome, who together with operators take care of the over 800 dogs housed in the…
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The three cute animals, given the period coinciding with the next hibernation and in order not to create unnecessary stress due to a move, were initially left in judicial custody at the Museum Center, in the courtyard of…
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Dead or dying cats closed in iron carriers and dogs in extreme pain closed with blackout sheets in narrow spaces. All in a very serious hygienic-sanitary context. #cats #dogs #death #report #oipa
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The Venice Traffic Police patrol rescues "Billy", a Beagle dog who was wandering lost along the A57 motorway. Numerous phone calls from motorists reporting the presence of a Beagle dog wandering…
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Bologna, the two dogs, subjected to criminal seizure by the Carabinieri, were transported to a suitable facility, where they will be treated and will be able to continue to live in dignity. #bologna #mistreatment #animals…
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'The most beautiful cats in the world' return to Verona. On 21 and 22 October, in Gran Guardia, the International Feline Exhibition. Contest for house cats, drawings in competition and, for the first time, a pet therapy area where you can pet the cats.…
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A puppy of about five months old forced to live in neglect, in complete isolation, tied to a rock with a chain around his neck so short that it prevents him from moving, without water or food. #puppy #tied #rock…
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The birth was scheduled for this week but, surprisingly, the little ones were born early. The birth of another 15 is now expected and interested citizens can attend the event. #turtles #birth #seafront #anticipation #waiting
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Oipa requests access to the documents and that careful and constant monitoring of the orphaned puppy be carried out. #trentino #news #orsa #F36 #oipa #fugatti
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The appointment scheduled from 9 to 17 in the Linfa educational farm of Q3, to continue to tell and disseminate "The nature of culture" of Pesaro 2024 and support the beautiful initiatives that enrich the community. #bees #honey…
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These acoustic calls are prohibited due to their high capacity to deceive avifauna, as they spread the calls of their peers at a considerable distance, inducing them to approach near the sound source where they are heard...
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In recent months, over 40 four-legged friends have returned. Among the main reasons is the lack of knowledge of the animal. The local police monitor the phenomenon of illegal "relays". #summer #animals #renunciations
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