The new Animal Welfare Act has yet to go into effect and is already causing controversy. Most recently, it came from the hands of the PSOE, which proposed a change. remove hunting dogs, rehalas and hunting aids from the protection of that law. Something that has caused countless animal societies, guardians, and famous animal lovers like Fernando Tejero or Susanna Griso to raise their voices.
The PSOE introduced an amendment aimed at removing game animals from the Animal Welfare Act. To these will be added animals of certain activities. sports, falconry, sheepdogs and livestock guardiansand animals of the State Security Forces and Bodies.
This has caused a lot of controversy among animal lovers and animal protection groups. manifested against excluding them Under the slogans “Same Dogs Same Laws” and “Do Not Hunt”. Among them is Susanna Griso, a hound owner (one of the most used breeds for hunting)
“Do you understand that hounds are deprived of any legal protection? Honestly I don’t know. Based on the knowledge that he is a hound that has been abused forever. The dogs are the same, the law is the same. No bylaws change. PSOE.” -Susanna Grey.
Other controversial topics: the penalties for owning a puppy
The concern created by this law is not just about the PSOE change. It has raised many questions among pet owners, such as whether we should own animals. castrate our pets or be fined for getting pregnant. This has been confirmed by colleagues Magnet:
“Article 27 establishes the prohibition of breeding animals by those not registered with the Registry of Pet Breeders, a procedure consisting only of an “online, easy and free” registration whose purpose is to register all animals. If he commits another offense within the year, the amount payable will be between €10,000 and €50,000.”
attribution eunuch, for now we know it’s mandatory for cats: “Article 26 of the bill stipulates the obligation “all cats to be diagnosed by means of a microchip before the age of six months and continued surgical sterilization”.
Dog insurance and training course
Until now, pet insurance was mandatory only in Madrid and the Basque Country. But the new law plans to make dog insurance compulsory for all dog owners. Also, “dog owners take a free training course to have them.”
Photos | @susannagrisooficial, @asociacion_anaa, Unsplash.
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Crystal Leahy is an author and health journalist who writes for The Fashion Vibes. With a background in health and wellness, Crystal has a passion for helping people live their best lives through healthy habits and lifestyles.
