Spain has been waiting for a confirmation for years. animal welfare law had a national character. Until now, protection animals were regulated by municipal ordinances and regional regulations. However, when we thought we would finally have a law that unified the criteria, we were met with only chaos and confusion.
Perhaps that is why the law raises many doubts. one of them if it includes a ban on killing a mouse that could sneak into our house at a certain time.
In this respect, it should be noted that, as clearly stated in Article 1 of the aforementioned law; Its purpose is to guarantee the well-being and protection of all. Pets and of these wild that they can live in captivity. Therefore, when we speak of a rat or mouse, we mean animals that live freely in rural areas or city streets, are wild and can enter our home especially if we live on a ground floor. chalet, the answer is that the law does not concern them and nothing regulates them. Another thing is when we are talking about a hamster, gerbil or guinea pig that we have at home as a pet. This will affect them in the last cases.
However, not in animal welfare law but where is the problem Penal Code reform continues. In Article 337, the crime ill-treatment previously limited to only a few animal species, it would also apply to any vertebrate animal, which would actually make killing a mouse a crime., hunt a snake or a lizard. Again, in the case of rats, as they are considered a public health problemthe law could understand this as a just thing.
The same does not happen with lizards or snakes, where in addition there is a serious problem with the invaders.
5 other prohibitions and obligations of the new Animal Law
- dog knowledge test: Dog owners must pass a dog knowledge test. It will consist of three parts: care and veterinary, animal welfare and legislation. The purpose of this test is more informative than sanctioning, and the documents can be downloaded and filled online for free.
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Liability insurance: Dog owners are required to take out civil liability insurance for damages to third parties, with a regulation similar to the one currently in place in Madrid and the Basque Country. This measure aims to protect third parties against possible accidents or incidents caused by the pet.
- punishment for animal abuse: Along with the norm, Penal Code reform was approved to punish more animal abuse. Reform doubles maximum penalties so The penalty for killing an animal is up to 36 months in prison.. In addition, all vertebrate animals are protected, until now only domestic animals were protected.
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to feed animal: It is forbidden to feed the internal organs, corpses and other remains of animals and animals that have not passed the relevant health checks, and it is also prohibited to use animals as incentives, prizes, prizes, draws or advertising promotion tools.
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It is forbidden to leave your dog on the balcony: Likewise, keeping vertebrate animals tied or unattended will be prohibited and regular maintenance of dogs and cats in places such as terraces, balconies, roofs, warehouses, basements, courtyards or vehicles will not be allowed. The transport of animals attached to moving vehicles will also not be allowed.