Decree-Law No. 276/2001, applying the European Convention for Pet Animal Protection and a special detention regime for potentially dangerous animals. Country/Territory Portugal Document type Regulation Date 2001 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare International agreement-implementation Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Southern Europe Abstract This Decree-Law establishes a legal framework with national application, regarding the European Convention on Pet Animal Protection and a special regime for the detention of dangerous animals. This Law Decree is composed of 73 Articles, XI Chapters and VII Annexes and it reviews all aspects of animal wellbeing (hygiene, transportation means, feeding and nursing, chirurgical interventions). Chapter III specifies lodging and maintenance for reproduction means as well as for pet animal vending. Cha Full text Portuguese