| European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals | |
|---|---|
| Signed | 13 November 1987 |
| Location | Strasbourg, France |
| Effective | 1 May 1992 |
| Condition | 4 ratifications by Council of Europe member states |
| Signatories | 24 states |
| Ratifiers | 26 states |
| Depositary | Secretary General of the Council of Europe |
| Citations | CETS No. 125 |
| Languages | English and French |
The European Convention for the Protection of Pet Animals is a treaty of the Council of Europe to promote the welfare of pet animals and ensure minimum standards for their treatment and protection. The treaty was signed in 1987 and became effective on 1 May 1992, after at least four countries had ratified it. Adherence to the treaty is open and not limited to member countries of the Council of Europe. As of August 2023, it has been ratified by 26 states (most recently by Netherlands in July 2023).[1]