Under the slogan “against animal abuse“, next April 29 at 5:00 PM, on Animal Day, animal protection organizations and academics in animal law will gather at the National Congress.
Through social media, the organizations expressed their desire to demand justice for non-human animals who are victims of abuse and cruelty.
With this perspective, they point out that the legal lack of protection for animals in Argentina is increasing. They emphasize the need to protect all animals equally, without favoring some and leaving others unprotected. They criticize the inconsistency of talking about animal welfare while endorsing wildlife trafficking, the export of live animals, breeding facilities, horse-drawn carts, abuse of capybaras, the situation of animals in aquariums, the abandonment of dogs and cats, rodeo events, hunting, and the existence of animals still kept in former zoos.
Those calling for “against animal abuse”
Among the organizations that have confirmed their attendance and are calling on citizens “against animal abuse” are Amores Galgos Argentina, Alerta Galgo Argentina, Callejero Casa Quiere, Puro Perro Oncativo, Animal Law UBA Subject, Ser Galgos, Mascotas Buscan Familia, Animal Legal Protection Network, Galgui Red, Rescues for Adoption, Animal Protection and Defense Management, Find your pet, and Project Happy Snouts.
It is expected that proposals to amend Law 14346 will be debated in committees at the Congress, a law that has been sought to be reformed since 2017. It is proposed to increase penalties, establish effective imprisonment for cruel acts, and incorporate new criminal offenses to provide real protection for animals.
In the Chamber of Deputies, there are six bills to amend the law, presented by lawmakers Juliano, Sotolano, Arabia, Pagano, Estevez, and Aguirre. In the Senate, three bills were presented by senators Leavy, Arrascaeta, and Linares.
