Question 13062 — animals

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Mr. Philippe Fait draws the attention of the Minister of Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Sovereignty to the application of the ban on the sale of dogs and cats by pet stores, provided for by Law No. 2021-1539 of November 30, 2021 and in force since January 1, 2024. The 30 Million Friends Foundation revealed at the beginning of 2025 that pet stores continued to sell dogs and cats and has just published new images which demonstrate that one year later, the practices of these establishments remain unchanged. Some pet stores have developed a worrying online business in terms of responsible acquisition and animal protection, to the extent that purchases are made without prior discussion with an advisor and without meeting the animal, on the principle of “click and collect”. This practice was also denounced by the National Union of Dog and Cat Professions (SNPCC), which represents dog and feline breeders in France. In its new survey, the 30 Million Friends Foundation also reveals that advertisements for the sale of dogs and cats published on the internet do not meet legal requirements in terms of transparency, and even that some contain erroneous information likely to mislead the consumer and encourage rash purchases. He would like to know whether it intends to guarantee the application of the ban on the sale of dogs and cats by pet stores by putting an end to online sales and, if the law leaves any doubt, whether it will remedy it by proposing the necessary legislative correction.

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1. 24 February 2026

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