Pet retailers in Latvia are prohibited from promoting cats and canines from July 1

New guidelines for specialised retail areas present for the association of premises or separate areas for:

• maintaining animals supposed for commerce,

• storage of animal feed,

• storage of animal bedding,

• storage of kit and disinfectants vital for caring for animals.

Animals, relying on their species and breed, should be saved in a cage, aquarium or terrarium, the place an acceptable microclimate, meals and consuming water are supplied, in addition to a sufficiently massive space for standing, mendacity, shifting and exhibiting habits attribute of their species.

The brand new guidelines stipulate that from July 1, canines, cats and pet ferrets can now not be offered in specialised stores, as some of these pets can’t be supplied with an acceptable stage of welfare within the retail outlet.

The principles additionally enhance regulation of animal welfare and welfare coaching for specialty retail employees, which can come into drive on 1 January 2025.

At present the regulation solely specifies that an worker of a specialist retail institution should be educated within the welfare of animals in commerce.

The brand new guidelines stipulate that no less than one worker of a specialised retail location should bear coaching each 5 years.

As reported bb.lvin Latvia strict necessities are being launched for these wishing to promote/give away a cat, canine or fish.