Since a year ago, the Pets we managed to see a number of rights recognized demanded by many organizations for a long time. The most important thing is that several laws have been amended where pets are considered simple objects that can be used as personal property. They are now becoming “sensible beings”.
To achieve this long-awaited protection of companion animals, Mortgage Law, Civil Code and Civil Procedure Law had to be amended.
In this way, Spain joins the list of countries in the world that see animals as ‘living beings endowed with sensitivity’, not immobile things.
This means: pets are legally considered a member of the familysomething that actually happens in the vast majority of cases, but is not legally included in any legal text.
This tripartite reform was approved on 2 December 2021 and published in the Official State Gazette 14 days later.
Obligations of the owners
So what exactly does it mean for pets to be part of the family?
The new norm affecting the ownership of pets (cats, dogs, birds, rodents, reptiles, fish, etc.) recognizes that they are all “sentient beings” and therefore must occupy a place in the family as legal members.
one. In the event of a problem of an economic nature in which these animals may find themselves immersed, They cannot be sequestered or mortgaged..
2. It is imperative that all the care they need be provided.ill-treatment and abandonment are prohibited, and their life cannot be changed by will.
3.They cannot be used as a means of suffering in cases of representative and/or gender-based violence. or harassing any other family member.
Four.Where there is sensitivity, they should be applied. the legal regime of goods and/or things, but only as long as this is in accordance with the nature of each animal or to protect them.
5.in case of separation in a couple or marriageJust as the judge decides the fate of the children (guardianship, guard, visitation regime, etc.), he will do the same for pets.
6. In these cases, yesThe costs and economic costs of caring for each animal will be distributed.he is. The regulations explain that all this must be done with the welfare of all family members (including the animal) in mind.
7. If someone finds a lost animalYou must ensure that it is returned to its family and, in case it is not owned, it is handed over to the owner.
8. in case of Traffic accident, The responsibility to care for or care for the injured animal cannot be avoided.
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