EU
In the EU it is common to think about animal rights and animal welfare differently.
Animal Welfare=Aiming for less painful and more appropriate care for animals
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Council of Europe
The organization that is working on animal welfare in the EU is called the Council of Europe. The Council of Europe has enacted five different animal protection treaties.
Treaty of Amsterdam
In 1977 "Protocol on protection and welfare of animals " was established
The Convention defines an animal as a "sentient being". It also makes it a legal obligation for EU institutions to take measures to ensure animal welfare.
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Pet Passport
In the EU, pets also have passports. This is required for travel within the EU and contains the identity of the owner, a photograph and description of the animal, the microchip number, rabies vaccination chart, and vaccination chart.
Summary
The EU promotes animal welfare based on the concept of animal welfare and animal rights. The Council of Europe has established a treaty on animal protection, and there is also a pet passport that contains information on pets, such as owners and vaccination records.