Brazil Advances Legislative Measures to Boost Animal Protection
Brazil's federal and Paraná state legislatures propose new laws to combat pet abandonment and establish a state day against animal cruelty.
- • Federal bill prohibits new rental contracts for pet abusers for five years with fines and rescue costs.
- • Tenant abandonment accounts for 15% of urban animal rescues.
- • Paraná proposes 'Dia do Cão Orelha' on January 4 to fight animal cruelty, honoring an abused dog.
- • Both initiatives focus on enforcement and education to promote animal welfare.
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Two significant legislative initiatives focusing on animal protection have been proposed in Brazil. In the federal Câmara dos Deputados, Deputy Duda Ramos (MDB-RR) introduced Project of Law 6964/25, which aims to prohibit tenants who abandon pets from securing new rental contracts for up to five years. The law defines abandonment as leaving animals without food, shelter, or supervision after vacating a property. Infractors would face administrative fines and cover rescue and treatment costs. Real estate agents and landlords must report abandonment within 48 hours. Ramos highlighted that current laws lack penalties integrating animal abandonment with rental agreements. Reports indicate 15% of urban animal rescues result from tenant abandonment during moves. Meanwhile, in the state of Paraná, Deputy Marcelo Rangel (PSD) proposed establishing "Dia do Cão Orelha" on January 4 as a state day against animal cruelty. This honors a dog named Orelha who suffered fatal abuse, sparking public outrage. Rangel emphasized the day's purpose as a lasting symbol for education, awareness, and intolerance toward animal violence, aligning with federal and state animal protection laws. The initiative is symbolic and avoids new public expenditures. Both projects aim to strengthen animal welfare through legal and educational avenues and are currently under committee review in their respective legislatures.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
