Cyprus Has Second Thoughts on Banning Pets at Emergency Shelters

Cyprus Has Second Thoughts on Banning Pets at Emergency Shelters

The decision sparked a backlash from pet owners, many of whom have stated they would rather stay home in a crisis than abandon their animals. Credit: Pawel Kadysz / Public domain A public outcry has erupted in Cyprus over the ban on pets in emergency shelters, prompting the Civil Defense Commissioner, Maria Papa, to clarify the policy’s rationale while announcing that the authorities are now “having second thoughts.” Speaking on the morning show…