Andalucía Law of Animal Protection

CALAHONDA PET DOG SCHOOL

"Owners Obligations"

The owners of the animals have must keep them:

In good sanitary and hygienic conditions.

In accommodation adequate for the size and breed.

Provide the feeding necessary for their normal development.

Provide personal identification within three months after their birth. (All dogs must be micro chipped)

Provide obligatory injections and treatment for their health.

Dogs should wear a collar and lead and always be controlled by their owners in public places.

Excrement left by animals should be removed from public places.
Prohibited Activities

Mistreatment of or physical aggression towards animals: (Fines from €75 - €30,000)

Abandoning animals: (Fines from €2,000 to €30,000)

Keeping animals permanently chained: (Fines from €500 to €3,000)

Using animals as prizes in fairs or tombolas: (Fines from €500 to €2,000€)

Dog fighting: (Fines from €2,000 to €30,000)

Keeping animals in places where they cause inconvenience or a nuisance to other people:(Fines from €75 to €500)

Selling animals illegally, and selling animals to purchasers less than 16 years of age:(Fines from €500 to €2,000)

Exploitation of working animals: (Fines €500 to €2,000)

Leaving poison in public places: (Fines from €2,000 to €30,000)