GERMANY’S STRICT ANIMAL PROTECTION LAW Germany has some of the strongest animal welfare laws in the world. Under its Animal Welfare Act, killing a vertebrate animal without a “reasonable cause” — such as illness or threat to human safety — is illegal. This legal framework has led to the widespread adoption of no-kill policies in shelters across the country. Organizations focus heavily on adoption, foster networks, and long-term care rather than euthanasia. Important Details: • Killing animals wi

PAWS led the campaign for the country’s Animal Welfare Act, and after 13 long years of lobbying, it was finally passed into law in 1998! 💚 This landmark legislation was the first national law in the Philippines dedicated to protecting the welfare of animals. It also made our country the first in Southeast Asia to achieve this milestone. PAWS’ Executive Director, Anna Cabrera, was there alongside then-President Nita Hontiveros-Lichauco and the dedicated PAWS officers and team when the AWA bill w