Owners cannot leave animals alone for more than three days in Spain, and special rules apply for dogs.

Six months after publication in the Official Gazette, a law protecting the rights and welfare of animals comes into force in Spain. World.

The law will only come into force partially. The obligation to provide public liability insurance for all dog breeds and the obligation for new owners to attend training courses, which will be free, will not initially apply.

In accordance with WorldThese two measures require the development of a resolution that cannot be approved by the Council of Ministers. However, several autonomous communities already require insurance.

Starting this Friday, pet stores have a year’s supply to stop selling and displaying dogs, cats and ferrets, which can only be purchased from a registered breeder, but are allowed to continue selling rabbits, guinea pigs, rodents, birds and fish.

Those who leave their pets unattended for more than three days, or one day in the case of dogs, use them in public shows or subject them to excessive work will be punished. For example, using dogs as food for people.

Leaving an animal inside a vehicle or in temperature conditions that could put it at risk, as well as keeping it permanently on a terrace, basement or balcony will also be subject to sanctions, the National Police said.

Sergio Torres, CEO of the animal rights organization, explained this Efe that the law has two fundamental goals: to reduce pet abandonment to zero and to limit the slaughter of animals in kennels. According to Sergio Torres, about 300,000 animals are abandoned each year and about 100,000 healthy animals are slaughtered.

The law establishes fines, the amount of which varies from 500 to 2000 thousand euros.