New Law Requires Civil Liability Insurance for Over 12,000 Registered Dogs in León, Spain

New Law Requires Civil Liability Insurance for Over 12,000 Registered Dogs in León, Spain

More than 12,000 dogs registered in the province of León will be required to have civil liability coverage with insurance with the new Law 7/2023 that came into force in September. The measure was suspended when the Government was in office and has not yet been developed. The then general director of Animal Rights, Sergio … Read more

Legal Rights and Responsibilities for Pets in Divorce Agreements

Legal Rights and Responsibilities for Pets in Divorce Agreements

«When a client comes and tells you about their marital crisis, they rarely talk about their pet. “Along with the children, the home or the mortgage, we have to find out what happens with the pet, who takes care of it, who takes care of it, what their expenses are,” explains María Pérez Galván, vice … Read more

The Animal Welfare Law: Unfulfilled Promises and Potential Penalties

The Animal Welfare Law: Unfulfilled Promises and Potential Penalties

The Animal Welfare Law (Law for the Protection of the Rights and Welfare of Animals) comes into force this Friday, September 29, but much of the articles it will not be possible to fulfill. The Government, especially Unidas Podemos, was very quick to approve the controversial text last March, but since then no one has … Read more

Mandatory Liability Insurance for Dogs Increases Pet Ownership Costs

Mandatory Liability Insurance for Dogs Increases Pet Ownership Costs

Starting Friday, liability insurance will be mandatory for all dogs, which will increase the cost of owning a pet. The main elements that influence the price of insurance are the breed of the dog and the type of insurance. Many insurance companies offer, within their household policy, civil liability coverage for pets.. If it is … Read more