One of the most notorious novelties that the Animal Welfare Law will bring with it is the list of prohibited pets. This has put the owners of the most exotic and different animals in the spotlight. What will you have to do if your best friend is on the list? We tell you, do not panic.
The Law that has just been approved does not speak of “prohibited animals” but of positive animals. That is, animals that, based on factors such as animal welfare, potential risk to the environment or human health, handling and husbandry, and precaution, are suitable for keeping in the home. All those that are not on the list, that have not yet been specified, could not be had at home. In that sense, it seems that they would be excluded from being domestic pets rodents, rabbits, turtles, birds, exotic reptiles and spiders.
This news has raised panic among the owners of hamsters, pet hedgehogs, lovebirds and other animals that are quite common to have at home. something to Sergio Garcia Torresgeneral director of animal rights, already responded previously guaranteeing that Anyone who already has a prohibited animal at home may continue to have it.
If you already have one of these animals at home, once the list has been drawn up – something that could take years – it would have to be reported and registered, so that it can continue to be considered a pet. Also, it will be important that it be sterilized so that it cannot reproduce and potentially become an invasive species. That way you can get your companion pet statusbecause otherwise can lead to penalties of up to 200,000 euros and even jail.
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