How to keep a pet on the new rules, not to go to jail

The law prescribes to treat pets as beings who can "experience emotions and physical suffering."

What rules will be mandatory for owners of animals

New lawThe Federal Law of 27.12.2018 number 498-FZ "On the responsible treatment of animals and on amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation"Operating in Russia since December 27, 2018, calls for a more responsible attitude towards animals and obligates their owners:

• provide proper care pets (which is in the law is not spelled out, it is possible to focus on GOSTGOST R 56391-2015 Services for non-productive animals. The content of non-productive animals in urban environments. General requirements);
• timely show their veterinarian;
• to take measures for the animal did not bring unwanted offspring;
• walk their pets only in specially designated areas;
• clean up after the animal excrement.

However it prohibited:

• pet incite people (except in cases of self-defense) and other animals;
• undertake painful veterinary procedures without anesthesia;
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• allow the animal to move uncontrollably along roads, in doorways and elevators, in the courtyards of apartment buildings, on playgrounds and sports venues.

Separate rules prescribed for dogs potentially dangerous breeds. They can not be to walk without a muzzle and a leash, even in a special area. This is allowed only in a fenced area, which is in the possession of the owner of the animal. Thus on entrance into the yard or on a portion to be a warning message.

The list of potentially dangerous breeds will formulate the Russian government. Now such lists exist at the municipal and regional levels.

The owner is obliged to find the pet a new host, or transmit it to a shelter, if he no longer intended to contain it.

In addition, the owners have the checks give employees the supervisory authorities to examine the animal. If they have questions, the owner may be subject to administrative (currently defined at the regional level) or criminalOf the Criminal Code, Article 245. Animal abuse responsibility, and pet - to withdraw.

In the future, it will be drawn up a list of animals, prohibited to the content in the home.

It is assumed that wild animals get into it, but it is not known which ones. However, if you buy a pet from a non-existent until the list before January 1, 2020, you will be allowed to leave it.

What other innovations are in the law

1. Rule of law is based on a responsible, ethical and humane treatment of animals. Therefore it is forbidden propaganda abuse them in any way.

2. Clarifies the procedure capture and keeping of stray animals. For example, animals can be placed only in the shelters.

Employees of the competent authorities will have to take video, like an animal caught. In this case, should not be near children (exception - if the animal is aggressive and dangerous). In the course of the animal should not be applied to injuries and injuries - responsible for his life and health brings an organization dedicated to catching.

It is forbidden to take away from the street sterilized animals with special labels, ie those who have been caught and released following appropriate procedures (vaccination, sterilization, Tagging) above. All these provisions will come into force on January 1, 2020.

3. Prohibited fighting involving animals.

4. Animals can no longer be kept in the restaurants, cafes and bars.

5. Prohibited petting zoo. If the organization still requires that the animal can be touched, it should be able to seamlessly hide from people.

6. It is impossible to force an animal to work efficiently using hazardous drugs.

7. Owners must contain zverya- "pensioner" who is no longer fit to work, under proper conditions until his death from natural causes.

8. Prior to January 1, 2022 the zoo, zoos, circuses, dolphins, aquarium, zooteatry must obtain a license to the content and use of animals. Activity without permitting documents is prohibited.

Who will monitor the implementation of the rules

Monitor the implementation of the law to be a veterinary authorities, environmental monitoring, and many other structures and units.

The law also introduces the concept of public inspectors, who will be able to cooperate with the bodies of state supervision and on a voluntary basis to check animal welfare.

volunteers receive a certificate which will confirm their authority. They will be able to freely take photos and videos, as regards what is happening to animals, and visit shelters.