On July 23rd, Representative of the House for Putumayo, Carlos Ardilafiled a bill seeking to prohibit the transportation of pets and animals in cargo, whether on land, air or sea trips. Currently, This initiative has the support of 50 congressmen from different parties.
The legislator explained that this article is expected to guarantee decent and safe transportation conditions for animals.Domestic dogs and cats are not luggage. They are living beings with specific needs that must be respected and protected.“, Ardila said in a statement.
(Can read: Bill proposes paid leave for pet deaths: here’s how it would work).
The project explains that new rules and duties must be established that the authorities, transport companies and the owners of the animals must comply with to the letter, in order to ensure that the animals can travel in optimal conditions of health, safety, comfort and, in general, well-being for the animal.
Traveling with pets
To make it, The project contemplates that pet owners travel with them in the passenger cabinprovided that certain conditions are met:
– The pet must be accompanied by its owner or a responsible person throughout the journey.
– The minimum age of the animal must be five months.
– Only one animal may be carried per passenger or person responsible.
– Give notice to the carrier 24 hours in advance.
– Present a photocopy of the pet’s vaccination card.
(Besides: SITP driver recorded the presence of fleas and ticks on a bus seat).
Traveling with pets
(Further: How long can you leave a pet alone at home?).
This initiative of the representative to the House of Representatives for Putumayo also includes the classification of pets according to their weight. That is, If an animal weighs between one and 15 kilograms, it must be restrained and will not have to carry a crate, regardless of its size, if and only if it is carried on the feet, under the seat or in front.. In addition, their transportation must be free.
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