New one Animal Welfare Law It contains a large number of new features that have just come into effect, and among them is a little-known feature: it is now You cannot leave the dog tied to a lamppost or a tree on the sidewalk While shopping in a store.
As Sergio García Torres, General Director of Animal Rights at the Ministry of Social Rights, explained in his statements to Europa Press, one of the articles of the new norm is as follows: cannot be left unattended on public roads to any animal, whether loose or tied. This means that this very common scene of leaving the dog on the pavement for a few minutes while shopping at a store has become illegal.
On the other hand, dogs, cats or ferrets will be allowed into facilities where food is not processed, at the discretion of the business owner.
Regarding the now banned genres, García Torres confirmed: “yes” you can still buy hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits and some birds such as budgies or budgies and aquarium fish that are not invasive species.
They cannot be left alone for more than 24 hours
The new law states that Dogs cannot be left alone for more than 24 hours.. And rest of pets They cannot remain unsupervised for longer than that period. three days in a row.
The rule also prohibits dogs and cats from being left on “terraces, balconies, roofs, warehouses, basements, verandas” or in vehicles.
One of the obligations left ‘pending’ is for dog owners once the regulations accompanying the law are approved (when there is a new Government). A free online course on responsible ownership.
The rule affects domestic animals but does not cover wild animals, working and production animals.. Despite this, García Torres states that from now on, in no case can animals be used in carousels, circuses or shows, or be featured in an unnatural manner, for example in a live nativity scene or in a parade or procession. A veterinarian will need to confirm that the animals are in optimal health, are not tethered, and are in suitable weather conditions.
Civil liability insurance for dogs is an issue that has been suspended until the Government resumes office, as further regulations on this issue need to be approved.
100,000 animals will be saved annually
The Director General of Animal Rights added that the entry into force of the law means: “The slaughter of approximately 100,000 animals per year will be stopped.” “Zero sacrifice begins and the scourge of abandonment in our country ends,” he said.
In addition to preventing abandonment, another purpose of the standard is tozero sacrifice. Therefore, it is forbidden to kill domestic animals in animal welfare centers that can no longer be sacrificed due to lack of space or economic reasons. Euthanasia will be permitted only under the following conditions:veterinary criteria.
In pet businesses Suspending the sale of dogs, cats and ferrets for one year, It can only be purchased from authorized breeders. The aim is to prevent compulsory purchases, which could later lead to animal abandonment, given that around 300,000 animals a year are left in ditches or animal shelters.
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Contact address of the environmental department:krisclimatica@prensaiberica.es
Source: Informacion
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