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Among the possible measures mentioned by the Prime Minister is the mandatory labeling of animals.
“First of all, it is about the possible labeling of animals and the creation of financial mechanisms so that there is no burden on the population. Also for the management or prevention of illegal activities related to animal trafficking. Also the establishment of a very clear legal order for animal trafficking.
Cooperation with NGOs, finding a funding mechanism for when those animals enter animal shelters, ”Saulius Skvernelis told reporters on Wednesday.
A meeting on animal cruelty took place in the government on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by representatives of animal welfare organizations, the Ministry of Agriculture and the State Food and Veterinary Service.
In 2012, the Seimas had decided that as of 2016 all dogs, cats and ferrets must have microchips and be registered in the Pet Registry. However, in the summer of 2016, the Seimas dropped the mandatory animal tagging introduced earlier in the year, arguing that due to the additional financial burden, “most of the population is not ready for it.”
Currently, the police are conducting at least five pre-trial investigations for animal cruelty. Dead and crippled animals were found in illegal kennels, and about a hundred and a half animals were transferred to care organizations.
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