Activities related to selling of pets become subject to notification requirement 2021-04-21 BNS/TBT Staff TALLINN – As the new EU Animal Health Regulation took effect in Estonia from Wednesday, the obligation of notification was expanded also to the business operators who keep dogs, cats or other animals normally kept as pets for the purpose of business. Estonia's Minister of Rural Affairs Urmas Kruuse said that while the new regulation does not change the fundamental principles of veterinary law, it brings with it certain other changes, spokespeople for the Ministry of Rural Affairs said. From now on, also pet breeders and stores selling pets on a standing basis are subject to the obligation of notification, also when the animals are raised under home conditions.