Comments on: Spain passes new European animal protection law 30 years later https://www.lazenia.com/protection-for-pets-spain-passes-new-european-animal-law-30-years-later/ The Orihuela Costa's Community Website in Spain Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:37:03 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: John Dent https://www.lazenia.com/protection-for-pets-spain-passes-new-european-animal-law-30-years-later/#comment-2954 Sat, 13 Aug 2022 09:37:03 +0000 https://www.lazenia.com/?p=602#comment-2954 Since my cat of 18 years died last year I have been unindated with ferral cats, namely 2 that were abandoned by my neighbour, then a pregnant mum who had 5 kittens and another cat that I think was dumped outside my home, that’s 9 ferral cats that are now resident in and around my property, they are all feed twice daily and occasionally wormed and front line when I can catch them. Now 2 days ago another female adult and her kitten turned up, so I gave them some food, I contacted the local ferral cat association and between us we trapped the 2 cats and had them neutered which was fortunate as the female adult was holding 5 kittens. The FCA have now returned the cats to my house, they are not my cats and I can not cope physically or financially with anymore, what do I do? Please advise

]]> By: Lesley King https://www.lazenia.com/protection-for-pets-spain-passes-new-european-animal-law-30-years-later/#comment-41 Mon, 24 Jan 2022 10:42:36 +0000 https://www.lazenia.com/?p=602#comment-41 I have been rescuing cats in Spain, neutering adults and homing kittens, for over 15yrs, and I’m a registered cat feeder in Torrevieja.
I have been feeding a couple of adult cats in the garden of a house I used to live in. Recently a new woman, that lives opposite, has locked me out of the garden, and I’m forced to feed them on the street. There are beds and shelters in the garden for them that I can’t get to. Upset.

]]> By: La Zenia https://www.lazenia.com/protection-for-pets-spain-passes-new-european-animal-law-30-years-later/#comment-39 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:09:52 +0000 https://www.lazenia.com/?p=602#comment-39 In reply to Alex Stewart.

Technically no, there is no national legislation in place in Spain that limits the number of animals that may be kept on private property. However, some town halls may choose to apply local limits, and keeping a large number of pets in cramped or unsanitary conditions is likely to lead to legal action – purely for the protection of the animals. Different rules apply to people that keep dogs or cats for economic reasons.

]]> By: Alex Stewart https://www.lazenia.com/protection-for-pets-spain-passes-new-european-animal-law-30-years-later/#comment-38 Tue, 24 Aug 2021 13:34:37 +0000 https://www.lazenia.com/?p=602#comment-38 Is there any limit to the number of domestic cats someone can have on there own property.

]]> By: La Zenia https://www.lazenia.com/protection-for-pets-spain-passes-new-european-animal-law-30-years-later/#comment-37 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:04:45 +0000 https://www.lazenia.com/?p=602#comment-37 In reply to Deb.

Hi Deb, if you know the cat´s owner I would recommend speaking with them first.

]]> By: Deb https://www.lazenia.com/protection-for-pets-spain-passes-new-european-animal-law-30-years-later/#comment-36 Fri, 13 Aug 2021 06:09:42 +0000 https://www.lazenia.com/?p=602#comment-36 Hi

I have a feral cat who’s leg I am treating for a dog bite. It needs more medical attention. The cat is not mine but a neighbour . As its feral would I be able to take it to the vets ?. Or have to inform the neighbour who feeds them

]]> By: Kim McHugh https://www.lazenia.com/protection-for-pets-spain-passes-new-european-animal-law-30-years-later/#comment-35 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:19:12 +0000 https://www.lazenia.com/?p=602#comment-35 In reply to Bob and Brenda Nesbitt.

My daughter has just moved into a new property but has found a large family of 1 mother cat with lots of kittens!

She lives on the lsland of ibiza so can you recommend any local animal charities there that can help with neutering and rehoming the kitties?

]]> By: La Zenia https://www.lazenia.com/protection-for-pets-spain-passes-new-european-animal-law-30-years-later/#comment-34 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 12:07:18 +0000 https://www.lazenia.com/?p=602#comment-34 In reply to Mona Engstrom.

Hi Mona, there is no legislation in Spain that prevents domestic cats from walking freely, however, as an owner you are responsible for any damage caused by your pets. If you have concerns, I would advise you to check your home insurance to make sure that your third-party liability covers you for damage that might be caused by your pets. If it does not, you can ask your insurer to add cover for a small additional cost. That way, any disagreement about the burden of proof will be between your neighbour and your insurance company.

]]> By: Mona Engstrom https://www.lazenia.com/protection-for-pets-spain-passes-new-european-animal-law-30-years-later/#comment-33 Wed, 07 Apr 2021 10:53:40 +0000 https://www.lazenia.com/?p=602#comment-33 Can you please tell me what the law is in Spain regards domastic outdoor cats? Are they allowed to walk freely?
My neigbour is sending threatening messages to me became my cat is walking on her property and is afraid he will break her outdoor furnitures. Am l responseble if he does harm to them? What evidence does she need?
I cant stop my cat going outdoor, nor where he goes?!
Best regards
Mona

]]> By: La Zenia https://www.lazenia.com/protection-for-pets-spain-passes-new-european-animal-law-30-years-later/#comment-32 Sat, 10 Oct 2020 12:43:54 +0000 https://www.lazenia.com/?p=602#comment-32 In reply to Catherine Maura McGoldrick.

Hi Catherine, I would ask you to get in-touch with members of our Orihuela Costa local group on Facebook. I´m sure they will have recommendations … https://www.facebook.com/groups/1591017691013159

]]>