Forestry and Waters Affairs Ministry

Thousands of cats and dogs are still waiting in poor conditions at pet shops, amid ongoing debate over a new draft law banning pet shop owners from displaying them in stores. 

Critics of the draft law say it does not go far enough, arguing that animal sales should be banned completely. 

The selling of cats and dogs from pet shops will be banned across Turkey, according to a new regulation from the Forestry and Waters Affairs Ministry.

The ministry has prepared a draft law on animals, animal rights and pet shops following a series of meetings with representatives of animal rights groups.