Overview

• The draft royal decree from the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumer Affairs and the 2030 Agenda is open for feedback until July 16 before it advances to final approval.
• Prospective dog owners would need to complete a free four-hour online training with a final test to earn a lifetime certificate, with exemptions for veterinarians, registered breeders and animal behavior specialists.
• Owners must secure civil liability insurance covering at least €100,000 within 48 hours of registering a dog, rising to €120,000 for breeds classified as potentially dangerous.
• All dogs, non-feral cats and ferrets would be required to undergo an annual veterinary examination, which may coincide with mandatory vaccinations.
• A €431,200 budget would establish Sicerpa, a centralized national registry to integrate regional companion animal records and bolster enforcement.