The Llucmajor Town Hall has initiated an informative campaign on responsible pet ownership and the management of cat colonies. Fines for very serious infractions can reach 200,000 euros.
The Llucmajor Town Hall has launched an informative campaign to remind residents of their obligations related to pet ownership and the management of cat colonies. The initiative includes the distribution of posters at various points in the municipality with information about the capture, sterilisation, and return method for community cats (CER method), the responsibilities of owners, and the sanctioning regime established by the Law 7/2023 on the Protection of the Rights and Welfare of Animals.
CER Method and Control of Cat Colonies
The Town Hall reminds that it is the administration responsible for managing ownerless cats in the municipality. Animals integrated into controlled colonies are microchipped, vaccinated, and monitored for health. The CER method allows them to be sterilised and subsequently returned to their environment to prevent uncontrolled litters and improve both their health status and coexistence in public spaces, according to the Town Hall. The campaign also warns that it is prohibited to feed community cats without the corresponding authorisation.
Obligations for Dog and Cat Owners
Regarding pets, the posters remind of the obligation to identify dogs and cats with a microchip, sterilise cats from six months old, and vaccinate dogs against rabies annually. They also emphasise the use of a leash during walks, the collection of faeces, and the need to provide animals with adequate space. Owners of potentially dangerous dogs must also have a municipal licence. According to the information disseminated by the Town Hall, the fines established in Law 7/2023 range from 500 euros for minor infractions to 200,000 euros for those considered very serious. Among the behaviours subject to fines, the campaign cites owning unsterilised cats over six months old, walking animals without a leash, not picking up their faeces, or failing to report their loss within 48 hours.
Statements from the Mayor and the Environment Councillor
In statements collected in a press release, the Mayor of Llucmajor, Xisca Lascolas, stated that the campaign aims for residents to know their rights and obligations and emphasised that "owning a pet is an act of responsibility." For his part, the Environment Councillor, Antonio Cayuela, argued that the identification of animals, the management of colonies, and compliance with owners' obligations "are not just matters of civility," but also legal requirements. The campaign will take place over the next few weeks throughout the municipality, with a particular focus on areas with a high concentration of cat colonies and public parks.
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