The Lloret de Mar Town Council, in collaboration with the Selva Regional Council, has launched a pet identification campaign in Lloret de Mar, Girona, running throughout May. The initiative encourages residents to microchip and register their dogs, cats, and ferrets.
This annual campaign, which has been running since 2016, aims to promote responsible pet ownership and ensure animals can be traced if they become lost or run away. Residents interested in participating should visit one of the collaborating veterinary centres in the municipality. According to Vereda López, the Councillor for Animal Welfare and Health, these procedures are important because "this way, access to animal data is possible in cases of loss or escape, which is why the Town Council makes this service available to all residents of the town."
Requirements for Potentially Dangerous Dogs
For owners of breeds considered potentially dangerous, additional steps are required. They must apply to the Town Council for a licence to own and handle these animals. This process involves providing proof of a valid civil liability insurance policy, including the policy itself and a payment receipt. Furthermore, owners must present a certificate of physical capacity and psychological aptitude, issued by an authorised medical centre.
The campaign is supported by three local veterinary centres: Clínica Ignasi Mir (Avinguda del Rieral, 38), Centre El Vellmarí (Carrer de Cienfuegos, 5), and Centre Canvet (Avinguda de Josep Pla Casadevall, 50-52). These establishments will facilitate the identification and registration of pets for Lloret residents.
The Town Council also reminded residents about other aspects of responsible pet ownership. Specifically, cat owners are legally obliged to sterilise their cats, as stipulated by Law 7/2023, of 28 March, on the protection of animal rights and welfare.
The campaign underscores Lloret de Mar's ongoing commitment to animal welfare and aims to enhance the safety and traceability of pets within the community. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the May campaign to ensure their pets are properly identified and registered, contributing to a safer environment for all animals.
