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Launch Of New Science-based Website CAROdog Regarding Dog Welfare In The EU

Author: FOUR PAWS
Posted: Monday 6th September, 2010. 14:16:02

Press Conference on 9th September: Launch of new science-based website "CAROdog" regarding dog welfare in the EU.

The event is hosted by the Belgian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, to stress the importance and priority of the topic of companion animals and responsible ownership of dogs in the EU. The launch of the CAROdog is organized by the International Animal Welfare Organization FOUR PAWS and the Istituto G. Caporale, Teramo, the initial project partners that created the website.

The CAROdog Website (Companion Animal Responsible Ownership for Dogs in Europe - http://www.carodog.eu/) is a management database containing most recent scientific and practical information regarding companion animals, including stray animals in Europe. Its objective is to provide and disseminate reliable knowledge about dog health and welfare, focusing on strategies against canine overpopulation.

The Belgian minister of Social Affairs and Public Health will open the Press Conference and the Project Partners, FOUR PAWS and Istituto G.Caporale in Teramo, will shortly present the new website. Representatives of the EU Commission and the Federation of Veterinarians Europe, also supporting the website and members of the editorial board, will also participate. Last but not least, a live demonstration of the FOUR PAWS project “Dogs for People” will take place, as an example of NGO work done with former stray dogs trained as therapy dogs. For more information on the Press Conference please see the Agenda and Invitation here below.

Please note that this event is open to all interested parties. If you wish to attend please register via email at office@vier-pfoten.eu until 6th September.

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