# Animal welfare initiatives in Northern Italy > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/animal-welfare-initiatives-in-northern-italy > Updated: 2026-08-31T09:08:42.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Community initiatives regarding animal welfare and education are being organized in the Novara and Varese regions of Italy. In Novara, the FAI Delegation is hosting ‘Oltre il guinzaglio’ on September 6. This event, organized with Gogodog Novara and the Novara section of ENPA, focuses on the relationship between owners and dogs through pet therapy sessions and an amateur dog parade. In Varese, the Movimento Angelo Vidoletti (MAV) is scheduled to hold an information event in Piazza del Podestà to engage citizens on animal rights and well-being. ## Claims - The FAI Delegation of Novara is organizing an event titled ‘Oltre il guinzaglio’ on September 6. (single source) - The event in Novara will include a focus on pet therapy and an amateur dog parade. (single source) - The MAV is organizing an information stand in Varese on Saturday to promote animal welfare. (single source) - MAV leader Stefania Bardelli stated the initiative aims to give a voice to associations and citizens regarding animal protection. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-31: Animal welfare initiatives scheduled in Novara and Varese Community events in Novara and Varese will focus on animal welfare, including pet therapy sessions and information stands to promote animal rights and education. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/animal-welfare-initiatives-scheduled-in-novara-and-varese ### 2026-08-12: Novara province reports local developments and sporting achievements Recent news from the Novara province includes Emma Crepaldi’s swimming success, the inauguration of a new fountain in Lesa, and environmental volunteer work in Arona. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/novara-province-reports-local-developments-and-sporting-achievements --- Cite as: Animal welfare initiatives in Northern Italy. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/animal-welfare-initiatives-in-northern-italy