Animal Law Blog

City councils and animal protection

The lack of economic resources and, in many cases, insufficient interest on the part of local authorities, has led to a systematic failure to comply with legal imperatives, calling into question not only the effective protection of animals, but also undermining the trust of citizenship in institutions.

Animals have the right to shared custody, in all types of families?

A recent ruling granted custody and care of animals only in families where there has been marriage and excluded de facto couples. The author examines the jurisprudence to apply to these cases.

First pension of a parent for an animal without having custody or visits assigned

Restrictive measures of the Animal Welfare Law to avoid abuse

By Francisca Peralta
The fines for leaving the dog on the street tied or wandering in public spaces without supervision pile up after the Animal Welfare Law. Preventing possible harm to the animal is the fundamental axis of the new standard.

The conflict between the right to religious freedom and the duty to guarantee animal welfare

The invisible intersection: gender violence and animal cruelty

By Roger SubiranaIn the fight against animal cruelty, it is essential to not only provide resources and support to victims of gender violence and their companion animals, but also advocate for policies that recognize violence towards animals as a social justice issue that deserves attention and action.

Protection of feline colonies: essential role of caregivers/managers

Can an animal be a witness in a trial?

What is the difference between a person and a sentient being? Does that ability to feel justify an animal testifying? The author does not analyze this article.

To help, formality: associations in the new state animal protection law

The author analyzes the implications that Law 7/2023, of March 28, entails for associations and non-profit entities, in terms of internal management, training, volunteering, and authorizations.

Can animals be subjects of rights?

Comparison of the Catalan regional legislation for the protection of animals and the recent state law on animal welfare

The outcome of the new criminal legislative developments in Spain II