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The DNI Animal will create a registry of companion animals throughout Spain
At the beginning of August 2022, the Council of Ministers in Spain finally approved the second round of the Animal Welfare Law, a regulatory framework that seeks to reduce the unnecessary euthanasia and abandonment of companion animals. The new legislation also strictly regulates the breeding, transport and sale of animals and introduces harsher punishments for animal abuse and neglect.
Aside from sanctions and prohibitions, the law also aims to keep a better record and control of pets by introducing a national registry. While the draft bill has now been approved, it still has to be passed by parliament so it will likely be 2023 before this rule comes into effect.
The Draft Law and Protection of Animal Rights in Spain actually came into effect in January and the ‘DNI Animal’ was supposed to be rolled out then also, but the move has been delayed. When it is eventually implemented next year, a Central System of Records for Animal Protection will be created and each pet will be issued with its own identification number or DNI.
Essentially, the DNI for animals will be a digital document that can be accessed from anywhere in the country and will contain information such as the animal’s vaccination records and medical history, as well as the address and contact details of the owner.
It’s expected that the DNI will be completely free and automatically allocated when the pet is microchipped, which is mandatory in Spain, or registered with an official association, such as the Registry of Breeders or the Registry of Animal Protection Entities.
Practically speaking, the DNI means that vets and rescue centres will have access to important information about an animal, regardless of where in the country it is registered, and proper medical care can be given if the animal is lost or injured. Being part of a national catalogue also means that a person who abandons their pet can be easily identified and brought to justice.
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