Spain’s parliament has given the green light to a new animal welfare law. Among other things, it will be mandatory to complete an internet course before getting a dog. It will also be a criminal offense to leave a dog alone for more than a day and cat owners must sterilize their animals. Pet shops will also no longer be allowed to sell dogs, cats and tamils, writes El País. The punishment is also toughened for those who mistreat their pets – from 18 months in prison if the animals need veterinary care and up to three years in prison if you kill your pet. The law mainly applies to companion animals and does not cover animals raised for slaughter. Nor are hunting dogs protected by the new rules.
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Here it becomes a criminal offense to leave the dog
