法國(guó)參議院日前通過(guò)了一項(xiàng)新的動(dòng)物福利法案，新法律規(guī)定，從2024年起禁止寵物店銷(xiāo)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(tuán)巡演使用野生動(dòng)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(guó)將從2024年起禁止寵物店銷(xiāo)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(jù)法國(guó)參議院上周四（11月18日）通過(guò)的新動(dòng)物福利法案，想要養(yǎng)貓狗的人只能從有營(yíng)業(yè)執(zhí)照的動(dòng)物養(yǎng)殖場(chǎng)或動(dòng)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(shū)，確認(rèn)自己了解動(dòng)物的需求。購(gòu)買(mǎi)合同在7天之內(nèi)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(dòng)性購(gòu)買(mǎi)，這是貓狗被遺棄的一個(gè)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(gè)寵物食品行業(yè)協(xié)會(huì)表示，法國(guó)有近2200萬(wàn)只寵物貓狗。但是動(dòng)物福利團(tuán)體指出，每年都有10萬(wàn)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(duì)法案的通過(guò)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(tuán)巡演使用野生動(dòng)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(gè)馬戲團(tuán)聯(lián)盟的一名代表聲稱要舉行抗議活動(dòng)，并表示參加馬戲團(tuán)表演的動(dòng)物沒(méi)有受到虐待，這一立法太武斷。

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翻譯&編輯：丹妮