I propose an urgent tax on dogs and cats, as is the case abroad, because too many animals suffer because of irresponsible owners, and once there is a tax, people will no longer be able to afford it, because it is the negligent owners who too often treat animals irresponsibly, because too often it is beginner's luck and the consequences of boredom are ice-cold water in the winter, monotonous food for the animals, etc. The tax not only brings a start to order in this area, but also a large income for the state. According to one estimate, there are around 300 000 dogs in Slovenia. More than 70 000 without a pedigree. It is urgent to tax the matter, because long-standing practice shows that otherwise there will never be order and the animals will continue to suffer greatly.