French city first to sign European animal protection decree: what does it say? The declaration is intended to help European judges and MPs to 鈥榖uild reasoning鈥� when considering future animal welfare cases
Normandy first French region to stop funding wild animal shows The move is part of a wider trend away from wild animal use
Unmuzzled dog on train in France sparks complaint A former MP complained about the Golden Retriever on social media, saying a ticket inspector and other passengers failed to tackle the owner
news Cat compensation case is 'turning point' for animal rights in France The sum due - 鈧�100 - is mainly symbolic but has been welcomed by animal-rights defenders
France: Conservationists clash with hunters Conservationists are calling on people to oppose a new list of animals that have been labelled pests
French mayor decree legally allows noisy cockerels Noisy countryside cockerels in an Haute-Savoie (Auvergne-Rh么ne-Alpes) commune are now legally free to crow to their heart鈥檚 content after a mayor took out a decree to preserve 鈥渓ife in the countryside鈥�.
Eurostar border fears, new flights, SUV tax: 9 French travel updates We also explain how an animal charity is suing SNCF after a cat was crushed by a train, hear about strike refund delays and more
Street in France renamed after famous Nancy chimpanzee, Jojo Jojo died in 2012 but a plaque has been installed in his memory, and as a marker of changing attitudes towards animal welfare
French parliament to debate banning traditional corrida bullfighting A left-wing MP has proposed a bill which would outlaw bullfighting in France where the animal is killed, and which is expected to be voted on in November
Pro-bullfighting groups rally against proposed ban in France Supporters in the south of the country are planning an open letter, pro-bullfighting video, and protests in favour of what they call an 鈥榠nterrupted tradition鈥�, after an MP proposed a ban
Protest planned against circus using wild animals in north France Associations have said that 鈥榓nimals are not there to entertain us鈥� and are against the circus鈥� use of wild animals
Petition to ban cockfights in France reaches over 30,000 signatures The sport is still legal in parts of the Nord and Pas-de-Calais, with around 9,000 fights per year
France imposes new rules to stop rash pet purchases and avoid neglect New owners are now required to sign a certificate or contract to show that they fully understand the responsibilities, costs, requirements and logistics of owning a pet
Rising inflation blamed for increase in pet abandonment in France Rescue rates of animals in shelters dropped by 4% this year compared to last, with owners appearing to give up their animals due to rising costs
Law proposal to ban hunt enclosures designed to trap animals in France The bill is supported by 80 MPs, and is the latest move in what has been a controversial few months for hunting in France 鈥� but not all are in favour
Bardot wages poster war with mayor over bullfights in south of France 'Brigitte did not always say no to matadors' said mayor's poster, referring to a supposed former romance. Bardot foundation's posters, showing a bull in an arena, said: 'Animal suffering guaranteed at this event'
French army ordered to stop killing wild Paris rabbits The rabbits live on the Esplanade des Invalides, directly in front of the museum of French military history
France launches 鈧�20m action plan against animal abandonment Shelters at full capacity as people dump dogs, cats, rodents and other animals post-lockdown
France changes laws to make glue trap hunting for birds illegal Exemptions allowing the 鈥榯raditional鈥� hunting method have been cancelled, as French supreme court says it goes against EU animal rights laws
Caged circus elephant found in south France The owner of the mistreated animal is wanted for animal cruelty in France and Spain
Hunted stag takes refuge in town-centre train station Hunters chased the stag from a forest into the town of Chantilly, where the animal ended up on train tracks
VIDEO: Octopus catches seagull off south French coast Rare sight of an octopus catching a seagull from below the water has been captured on film by an aquarium worker in the south of France
Circuses 鈥榓re reluctant to give up their animals鈥� Europe鈥檚 first elephant sanctuary near Limoges is ready to home former circus elephants, but know it will take time
Hunting for large game permitted in France despite lockdown The exception to the lockdown law was granted this weekend, with pro-hunters saying it does not go far enough but animal welfare campaigners dubbing it a 鈥渟candal鈥�
French mink farms under surveillance after Covid outbreak The four controversial farms have been under surveillance since June after the Netherlands, and now Denmark, confirmed a 鈥榤utated鈥� virus outbreak
Unprepared game animals sold in French supermarket The sale of hare, pheasants and other game covered in clear plastic and sold in their entirety have caused upset for some customers
France: Cats avoid being categorised environmentally harmful The Assembl茅e Nationale has thrown out an amendment that would have considered cats to be dangerous predators and 鈥榓 threat to biodiversity鈥�
French MP proposes replacing hunt animals with robot copies Robots could mimic animal behaviour and replace deer and rabbits in hunts to 鈥渆nd animal cruelty,鈥� says MP Damien Adam, a member of President Macron's party.
EU may outlaw cage farming after 1.4m sign new initiative Farming using cages could be banned in the European Union after almost 1.4 million EU citizens signed a new initiative against the practice, with the proposal now set to be examined by the European Commission.
French animal rights activist explains rabbit cruelty video The co-founder of a well-known animal rights group tells us about a shocking new video showing the mistreatment of rabbits and a legal fight to protect France鈥檚 animals.
France unveils 'gradual' ban on circuses with animals "It is time that our ancestral fascination with these wild beings no longer translates into situations where their captivity is favoured over their well-being"
French animal sanctuary in urgent need of donations Big V, a sanctuary in France that cares for more than 160 rescued animals, is in urgent need of donations and volunteers if it is to survive
France's flamingo population booms post-COVID lockdown Lockdown quiet and strong conservation work led to a tenfold rise in flamingo numbers in France.
France faces explosion in kitten population Animal welfare groups have taken in thousands of young cats this summer after sterilisation programmes stalled during coronavirus confinement
France horse attacks: Police release man without charge 50-year-old released without charge late on Monday
Horse attacks in France: Police make arrest 50-year-old taken into custody in connection with recent attempted attack on two ponies
Horse attacks: Owners in France warned against vigilantism Gendarmerie have called on horse owners in France 鈥渘ot to take justice into their own hands鈥�, even as another horse is killed, and police warn that they believe the attacks to be by 鈥渕ore than one perpetrator鈥�.
Macron bans 鈥榠llegal鈥� hunting of thrush and blackbirds The President took the decision to ban birdlime (or "glue") hunting after meeting with hunting representatives and politicians. The ban is in place for one year.
French horse owner surprises animal attackers in the night The horse owner scared away two individuals armed with knives on his property, after they had already stabbed a horse. This comes following at least 15 other macabre horse attacks in France this year.
Judge rules 1,430 foxes can be killed in Normandy this year The ministry of justice has upheld a prefectorial decree ordering the killing of 1,430 foxes by 2021, despite opposition from nature protection association One Voice.
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500,000 sign petition for French vote on animal cruelty The petition is also supported by over 100 animal welfare organisations and influential French personalities. More signatures and parliamentary support are needed for the issues to go to referendum.
Another horse found killed with ear removed in east France The 18-month-old foal was found dead and mutilated in the latest in a series of deadly attacks on horses and donkeys in France.
France needs minister for animal welfare, say rights groups Animal rights groups in France have accused the government of missing an opportunity to create a minister dedicated to animal welfare in a recent cabinet reshuffle.
French business leaders support new animal welfare campaign Three high-profile business founders in France have come out in support of holding a referendum on animal welfare issues - including the end of battery and intensive farming, the use of fur, and animal experimentation.
Europe鈥檚 first elephant sanctuary is ready to host animals Europe鈥檚 first 鈥渞etirement home鈥� for zoo and circus elephants is now ready 鈥� and waiting to welcome its first residents.
End animal cruelty and abandonment in France, says MP report People in France should not be allowed to buy pets 鈥渋mpulsively鈥�, harsher penalties should apply for animal cruelty, and there should be a special hotline to report mistreatment, a French MP has said in a new report.
Brigitte Bardot demands right to keep wild boar as a pet French actress and animal welfare campaigner Brigitte Bardot is calling on authorities in southwest France to allow a woman to keep a wild boar as a pet. After officials refused permission the boar now risks euthanasia.
鈧�30,000 reward for info on southwest France bear killer A 鈧�30,000 reward is being offered by NGO Sea Shepherd for any information about a Pyrenees bear shot in Ustou (Ari猫ge, Occitanie) on June 9. Police are investigating the killing.
Pets and Covid-19 in France: FAQs and vet care rules A full list of when it is still permitted to take your pet to the vet in France, receive veterinary care, and how to take care of your domestic pet during the time of Covid-19 confinement - has been published.
Most hens in France are still in cages Most laying hens in France 鈥� 58% 鈥� are still in cages and the government is back-pedalling on its pledge to end the practice by 2022, an animal welfare association claims.
Wolf tail gift 鈥榖ad taste鈥� says French welfare group A wolf and predator welfare association has denounced a wolf tail that was given by the president of a French council as a leaving gift, as being 鈥渋n very bad taste鈥�.
French political party lists cat as local candidate A French political party has presented a cat as one of its candidates in an imminent municipal election in Rennes, Brittany.
A happier retirement for France's laying hens Scheme offers members of the public a chance to adopt laying hens that would otherwise be slaughtered
Baby dolphin's death at French marina prompts protests According to the Groupe Anti Captivit茅 animal welfare group, it is the 46th cetacean to die at Marineland since the park opened
'Ban children from attending bullfights in France' Animal welfare group says 86% of people support such a ban, with 74% in favour of banning bullfighting altogether
French charity seeking to shut down hunting parks A wild animal charity has gathered 30,000 signatures in its attempt to ban hunts in enclosed parks.
Paris votes to ban circuses with wild animals The city of Paris council has voted to ban the authorisation of circuses that use wild animals, from the end of 2020.
Egg industry chick culling method to be banned Announcement on ban of culling by maceration follows German court ruling in June 2019
French minister: 鈥楢bandoning pets should be punished鈥� People in France who abandon their pets could soon be punished by law, after a French minister said he believed there should be a law against it.
French animal rescue group warns over abandoned pets An animal rescue society in the north of France has raised the alarm over the number of abandoned animals it encounters, including cats left in rubbish bins and dogs tied to roadside fences.
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Bathtub posters call for whales to go back in sea Rights groups have launched poster campaigns across the country to stop aquarium attractions using whales and dolphins.
Circuses in France beat bans but still face refusal Circuses with performing wild animals are celebrating after bans on their shows in dozens of communes across France were overturned.
Animal rights groups hit back as MPs attend bullfight Animal rights groups have hit back and reignited a debate over the legality of bullfighting in France after two ministers were seen attending a bullfight in the south of the country.
Dog-friendly holidays and activities on rise in France Holiday destinations and activities that allow owners to bring their pet dogs with them are growing rapidly in France, with the number of dog-friendly establishments and dog-suitable activities on the rise.
Parents force ice-dance show to drop caged lion An ice-dance show has been forced to stop using a caged lion in its Magic on Ice after protests from parents at rehearsals.
France pilots cameras in abattoirs for animal welfare Abattoirs in France may soon be fitted with surveillance cameras as part of the government鈥檚 plans to fight against animal cruelty and malpractice.
Pet rescue president passes on his lead The president of animal rescue charity Phoenix, who founded the association with his wife, is stepping down from his role due to ill health.
Bullfighting cannot use 鈥榣ive鈥� tax rate, France rules Bullfighting cannot be considered as a 鈥渓ive performance鈥�, and is therefore not eligible for a reduced 5.5% VAT rate, French high court the Conseil d鈥橢tat has ruled.
Another French city bans wild animal circuses Lille is to join hundreds of other towns and cities and ban circuses with wild animals.
Woman fined for killing rescue pig for meat 40-year-old prosecuted for "breach of trust and complicity in slaughter outside a slaughterhouse under illegal conditions"
French police dog handlers launch kennel crowdfund Two police dog handlers in Marseille have launched an online crowdfunding campaign to help fund a project to provide kennels for retired service dogs.
鈥楽ausage Street鈥� may change name Rue de la Saucisse may be changing its name but it is not because vegans demanded it.
New calls for hunt ban after death toll grows Animal cruelty campaigners are stepping up demands for a ban on hunting on Sundays after the deaths of five people already this season.
