"We've had enough of animal suffering!" A large demonstration in front of the Polish Parliament in Warsaw.

Animal rights defenders will once again take to the streets of the capital to express their opposition to legislative inaction and the ineffectiveness of existing regulations. The gathering, under the slogan "Stop the Suffering of Animals in Poland!", aims to be a loud appeal to parliamentarians for the urgent enactment of laws that genuinely protect the most vulnerable.

Event details:

• Date: October 8, 2026 (Thursday)
• Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Location: Warsaw, intersection of Wiejska and Matejki streets (in front of the Polish Parliament building)
• Main organizer: KARUNA Foundation – People for Animals

What are the protesters demanding?

Participants in the demonstration emphasize that animal protection cannot end with empty declarations from politicians. Activists are calling for systemic changes, including:

• A legal ban on keeping dogs on chains and addressing the issue of animal homelessness.
• An end to industrial breeding based on suffering and exploitation.
• A dignified retirement for working horses, preventing them from ending up in slaughterhouses.
• Protection of wild animals and their natural habitats from human interference and hunting policies.
• Stricter penalties for perpetrators of violence against animals and full enforcement of the law.
• Pro-animal education and building empathy among children from an early age.

The organizers are calling for mass participation in the protests, reminding that Poland is equally a home for people and animals, who cannot advocate for their rights themselves.