法國參議院日前通過了一項新的動物福利法案，新法律規定，從2024年起禁止寵物店銷售貓狗，從2026年起禁止海豚和虎鯨表演，從2028年起禁止馬戲團巡演使用野生動物。

France will ban pet shops from selling dogs and cats from 2024 as part of efforts to prevent abandonment.

為了防止貓狗被遺棄，法國將從2024年起禁止寵物店銷售貓狗。

Under a new animal welfare law approved by the Senate on Thursday, licensed breeders and shelters will be among the few options for would-be owners.

根據法國參議院上周四（11月18日）通過的新動物福利法案，想要養貓狗的人只能從有營業執照的動物養殖場或動物收容所等地獲得貓狗。

Owners will also be required to sign a commitment certificate confirming their knowledge of the needs of the animals. Purchases can be cancelled within seven days.

他們必須簽一份承諾書，確認自己了解動物的需求。購買合同在7天之內可以取消。

The provisions are designed to prevent impulsive buying, which is a factor behind abandonment.

這一條款旨在防止沖動性購買，這是貓狗被遺棄的一個因素。

A pet food industry association says nearly 22 million dogs and cats are kept as pets in France. But according to animal welfare groups, 100,000 are abandoned every year.

一個寵物食品行業協會表示，法國有近2200萬只寵物貓狗。但是動物福利團體指出，每年都有10萬只貓狗被遺棄。

A lawmaker who cosponsored the bill welcomed its adoption as a historic first step.

支持這一法案的一名議員對法案的通過表示歡迎，稱其為歷史性的第一步。

The law also bans dolphin and orca shows from 2026, and the use of wild animals in traveling circuses from 2028.

該法案還將從2026年起禁止海豚和虎鯨表演，并將從2028年起禁止馬戲團巡演使用野生動物。

A representative of a circus association vowed to stage a protest, saying that no show animals are abused and the law is arbitrary.

一個馬戲團聯盟的一名代表聲稱要舉行抗議活動，并表示參加馬戲團表演的動物沒有受到虐待，這一立法太武斷。

英文來源：日本廣播協會網站

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