Dossier · Ordinary legislative procedure
Welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability
- Reference
- 2023/0447(COD) Ordinary legislative procedure
- Where it stands
- Completed: published in the Official Journal on 10 August 2026 and now EU law.
- Stage
- Published as law
- Lead committee
- Agriculture and Rural Development AGRI
More facts (6)
- Rapporteur
- Veronika VRECIONOVÁ
- Shadow rapporteurs
- 6 members
- Decisions in plenary
- 2
- Last vote
- 28 Apr 2026 · Passed
- Versions
- 4 versions
- Opinions from
- ENVI
Where it stands
The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.
- Referred to committee (done) 25 January 2024
- Committee work (done) Report adopted 3 June 2025
- Tabled for plenary (done) 10 June 2025
- Negotiations with the Council (done) Deal approved in committee 12 January 2026
- Plenary vote (done) Adopted 28 April 2026
- Published as law (done) 10 August 2026
A proposed EU law. Parliament and the Council must agree on the same text: Parliament adopts its position, then negotiates with the Council.
People
Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.
- Lead committee
- Agriculture and Rural Development AGRI
- Shadow rapporteurs
- Salvatore DE MEO (EPP), Dario NARDELLA (S&D), Vilis KRIŠTOPANS (Patriots), Michal WIEZIK (Renew), Tilly METZ (Greens), Anja HAZEKAMP (The Left)
- Opinion: ENVI
- Environment, Climate and Food Safety · rapporteur Manuela RIPA (EPP)
Decisions in plenary, 2
Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.
| Date | Decision | Kind | Effect | Final vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | Welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability (No. 2, 28 Apr 2026) | New laws | Passed | 558 for, 35 against, 52 abstained by roll call |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability (No. 1, 19 Jun 2025) | New laws | Passed | 457 for, 17 against, 86 abstained by roll call |
Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.
Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).
- 19 Jun 2025 Amendment 24 — part 2
Adopted 419–97–54
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
- 19 Jun 2025 Amendment 55 — part 2
Adopted 385–146–44
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Divided
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 19 Jun 2025 Amendment 251
Rejected 263–275–39
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
- 19 Jun 2025 Amendment 264
Adopted 392–169–16
- The Left
- Against
- Greens
- Against
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
- 19 Jun 2025 Amendment 281 to Article 1, paragraph 1, point a
Rejected 158–390–26
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Abst.
-
Adopted 335–240–7
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Divided
- 19 Jun 2025 Amendment 283 to Article 2, after paragraph 2
Rejected 170–386–19
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
- 19 Jun 2025 Amendment 284 to Article 2, after paragraph 2
Adopted 301–255–19
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
- 19 Jun 2025 Amendment 303 to Article 3, paragraph 1, point 5
Adopted 474–54–48
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
-
Adopted 389–129–47
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Divided
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
- 19 Jun 2025 Amendment 286 to Article 4, after paragraph 1
Rejected 177–375–28
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
- 19 Jun 2025 Amendment 288 to Article 8, paragraph 2
Adopted 240–216–125
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Abst.
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
-
Adopted 287–239–50
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Divided
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
-
Adopted 349–214–16
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
-
Adopted 337–217–19
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
-
Rejected 165–272–144
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Abst.
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- For
-
Adopted 448–97–34
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
-
Rejected 136–394–40
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- Against
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
-
Rejected 215–322–38
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- Against
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
- 19 Jun 2025 Amendment 279 to Article 27, after paragraph 1
Adopted 338–219–20
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Against
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
- 19 Jun 2025 Amendment 278 to recital 24
Adopted 326–232–24
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- Against
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- Divided
- ESN
- Against
- 19 Jun 2025 Final vote
Adopted 457–17–86
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Abst.
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Abst.
- 28 Apr 2026 Final vote on the provisional agreement
Adopted 558–35–52
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- Divided
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- Abst.
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Versions, 4
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament28 Apr 2026
Adopted text TA10-0115/2026 TA-10-2026-0115
Adopted by Parliament19 Jun 2025
Adopted text TA10-0135/2025 TA-10-2025-0135
Tabled for plenary10 Jun 2025
Report A10-0104/2025 A-10-2025-0104
Committee draft10 Jan 2025
Draft report (AGRI) AGRI-PR-766982
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0115/2026: Parliament's position on the proposed regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability, as agreed with the Council, corresponds to the final legislative act, Regulation (EU) 2026/1818.
- Adopted text TA10-0135/2025: Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability lays down rules for breeding, keeping, placing on the market and importing dogs and cats, including identification and registration requirements.
- Report A10-0104/2025: Parliament's amended version of the proposed regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability lays down minimum welfare requirements for breeding, selling and shelter establishments, and strengthens traceability through identification and registration.
- Draft report (AGRI): The draft report amends the Commission proposal for a regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability. It sets rules for breeding, keeping, placing on the market, and importing dogs and cats, including a ban on pet shops placing them on the market.
Committee opinions: Draft opinion (ENVI), Opinion (ENVI)
What changed, 2
Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.
Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Report A10-0104/2025 → Adopted text TA10-0135/2025
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
Expands the scope to cover all dogs and cats bred or kept in the Union, and extends identification to all pets. Tightens welfare rules: prohibits pet shops, restricts mutilations, adds breeding limits, and changes veterinary visits. Adds new obligations for the Commission: public shelter database, review of the regulation, and assessment of a pet species list. Adjusts market definitions and exemptions, and allows member states to use fines for shelters. Other changes are formal or wording: corrections, rephrasing, and updated citations.
Committee draft → Tabled for plenary Draft report (AGRI) → Report A10-0104/2025
AI: What changed Written by AI from the official text — check the source
The scope narrows: pet shops are no longer banned, but small breeders and foster homes are exempted, and agricultural holdings are excluded. Traceability rules tighten: identification deadlines shorten, registration after import is faster, and databases interconnect. Welfare rules expand: detailed feeding, housing, and health requirements are added, and mutilations are restricted further. Enforcement strengthens: breeding establishments need approval, penalties increase, and national campaigns are encouraged. The other changes are formal or wording: definitions clarified, cross-references updated, and typos fixed.
Timeline, 17
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Outcome 2 steps · 17 Jun 2026–10 Aug 2026
10 August 2026
Published in the Official Journal
The act is now EU law.
17 June 2026
Signed by the Presidents of Parliament and the Council
The last step before the act is published in the Official Journal.
Plenary stage 2 steps · 21 Apr 2026–28 Apr 2026
28 April 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 28 Apr 2026 Adopted text TA10-0115/2026Report A10-0104/2025
21 April 2026
2 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Negotiations with the Council 4 steps · 19 Jun 2025–12 Jan 2026
12 January 2026
Committee approved the deal reached with the Council
The provisional agreement from the trilogues goes to the whole Parliament for a vote.
25 November 2025
Trilogue meeting
Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.
15 July 2025
Trilogue meeting
Negotiation between Parliament, Council and Commission on a common text.
19 June 2025
Parliament opened negotiations with the Council
After its vote Parliament sent the file back to committee, so that its negotiators can seek a compromise text with the Council (in “trilogues”).
Plenary stage 3 steps · 10 Jun 2025–19 Jun 2025
19 June 2025
Plenary vote
Sitting of 19 Jun 2025 Adopted text TA10-0135/2025Report A10-0104/2025
16 June – 17 June 2025
316 amendments tabled for the plenary vote
Groups propose changes to the tabled text; each is voted on before the final vote.
Amendments 1–275Amendments 276–277Amendments 278–279Amendments 280–289Amendments 290–293Amendments 294–296Amendments 297–302Amendments 303–306Amendments 307–315Amendment 316
10 June 2025
Report tabled for plenary
This is the text all MEPs vote on. Political groups can still table amendments to it.
Committee stage 6 steps · 25 Jan 2024–3 Jun 2025
3 June 2025
Committee vote: report adopted
AGRI (Agriculture and Rural Development) voted on the amendments and adopted the report that goes to plenary.
8 April 2025
ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety) adopted its opinion
The opinion is attached to the report for the lead committee to consider.
10 February 2025
Amendments tabled in committee (2 batches)
Members of AGRI (Agriculture and Rural Development) proposed changes to the draft.
Amendments in committee (AGRI)Amendments in committee (AGRI)
14 January 2025
Draft opinion from ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety)
An associated committee gives its view to the lead committee.
10 January 2025
Draft report published
The rapporteur’s first text in AGRI (Agriculture and Rural Development). Members can table amendments before the committee votes.
25 January 2024
Referred to the AGRI (Agriculture and Rural Development) committee
The lead committee prepares the report; ENVI (Environment, Climate and Food Safety) gives an opinion.
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability Report A10-0104/2025 28 Apr 2026
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Sources & citation
Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
- Official source
- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2026). “Welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability”. Dossier, 28 April 2026. procId 2023-0447, reference 2023/0447(COD). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2023-0447?grid=all (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2023%2F0447(COD). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2023-0447 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
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author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Welfare of dogs and cats and their traceability}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-04-28},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2023-0447?grid=all}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2023-0447?grid=all},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2023-0447, reference 2023/0447(COD). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2023\%2F0447(COD). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
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