The Animal Welfare Act is a barrel of debate, from the dog owner course to the differentiation of domestic and breed dogs that sparked the #MismoPerroMismaLey movement. Now it’s making headlines again Fines if you leave your dog on the terrace, balcony or patiocolored with deceptions and fake news.
The draft Animal Welfare Law states in article 32 that “animals cannot be kept permanently on terraces, balconies, roof terraces, warehouses, basements, terraces and the like, or in vehicles.” However, it does not specify more than “permanent”, implying that it refers to pets living in these areas without explaining it briefly.
This ban is nothing new.
This lack of clarity provides the perfect backdrop for the deceptions and exaggerations that many industries benefit from seeking to repeal this law without formalizing it. Thus, the internet was flooded with headlines regarding this ban, which could result in fines of up to 10 thousand euros. But beware, because this is not a new law and already existed at the regional level.
For example, in the Community of Madrid The tethering or confinement of animals in suffering conditions is prohibited. and isolation. They are also not allowed to be on the terraces and terraces at night. The same is considered animal abuse in places like Castilla La Mancha, Castilla y León, Andalusia and Catalonia.
⛔️ Ongoing stay #animals having to spend the night inside the house in any case, on terraces or terraces.#Pets#PMM pic.twitter.com/28qtLDypi4
– Madrid Municipal Police (@policiademadrid) 29 April 2022
The only thing that has changed with the preliminary draft of the Animal Welfare Law is the amount of the fine, which was previously penalized between 150-300 euros and is now punishable. reach 15,000 euros in very extreme cases Animal abuse due to the reinforcement that the government wants to put in place to protect our animals.
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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.
