La entrada Pacma calls for mandatory microchipping of community cats in Ibiza se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>Pacma argues that this measure is mandatory since the entry into force of Law 7/2023 on animal protection, which gives local administrations direct responsibility for animals integrated in CER programs (capture, sterilization and return). The formation recalls that this management corresponds to the City Council of Sant Antoni and especially affects the cat colonies of the municipality.
According to Pacma’s communiqué, the budget for communication and awareness campaigns is clearly insufficient, at only 500 euros. The animal rights group is calling for an increase in this economic endowment in order to develop evaluable actions focused on the management of cat colonies, responsible coexistence and the prevention of animal abandonment, areas that they consider key to complying with current regulations.
Pacma stresses that these actions should be part of a stable municipal strategy and recalls that other municipalities on the island of Ibiza have faced this challenge with greater resources, as reported by La Voz de Ibiza in previous reports on animal protection policies.
Another of the most critical points pointed out by Hassler is the total absence of budget appropriations for the service of collection, custody and care of animals, an item that appears with zero euros in the draft budget of the City Council of Sant Antoni. Pacma considers that this lack puts at risk the continuity of a basic public service and hinders the fulfillment of the legal obligations of the consistory.
The political party proposes an express and sufficient endowment to cover essential expenses such as housing, food, veterinary care, transport and identification of the animals, thus guaranteeing adequate care in accordance with state legislation on animal protection.
La entrada Pacma calls for mandatory microchipping of community cats in Ibiza se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>La entrada Pacma denounces breaches of animal welfare law in Sant Josep se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>In a statement, the animal rights party has pointed out that the municipality claims to have carried out more than 1,600 sterilizations, but «without having registered any feline colony in the municipality», in addition to the fact that there is no accredited caregiver, according to the party. Pacma criticizes that there are no community cats identified in the name of the municipality, as required by state regulations.
The party has regretted that, since the arrival of the current head of the area, no CER (Capture-Neuter-Return) campaign has been promoted. Instead, it denounces that «community cats are being microchipped in the name of individuals», a practice that the party rejects as incompatible with the legal model of colony management.
The insular coordinator of Pacma in Ibiza, Olivier Hassler, has assured that the non-compliance of the Consistory «cannot be justified only by the lack of personnel», affirming that «it responds to a political decision that violates the basic state regulation». The party maintains that the municipality must apply the CER system in a protocolized manner and with public control.
Hassler has called for the immediate implementation of an official program that accredits caregivers, identifies all community cats in the name of the City Council and integrates local shelters in the census and management tasks, in order to take advantage of the work already done and optimize public resources.
Pacma also considers «essential» the urgent creation of a permanent technical committee, in charge of coordinating captures, returns and actions in sensitive areas. The group also demands the periodic publication of data on registered colonies, number of sterilized and identified cats and expenses associated with their management.
La entrada Pacma denounces breaches of animal welfare law in Sant Josep se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>La entrada Maximum fine in Ibiza for a potentially dangerous dog that killed a Yorkshire se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>According to the municipal ordinance, the animal had to be on a leash and muzzled, as required by current regulations. This, according to IB3, did not happen, which led to the sanction.
The consistory points out that the owner was walking the dog without a backpack or leash, a prohibited conduct which, according to the sanctioning file, allowed the animal to pounce on the Yorkshire, causing its death. The municipal regulation establishes serious penalties ranging from 300 to 1,500 euros, so the City Council has applied the higher range.
From the municipal administration it is detailed that in Ibiza there are 700 potentially dangerous dogs registered, within a total census of 14,600 dogs. This proportion, according to data from the consistory, reflects the significant presence of this type of animals in the municipality. The official registry can be consulted in the municipal sections dedicated to pets.
Municipal sources remind that the ordinance seeks to avoid situations like the one that occurred in ses Figueretes, by requiring specific control measures for breeds classified as dangerous. The City Council insists on the importance of complying with these obligations to ensure coexistence and safety on public roads.
La entrada Maximum fine in Ibiza for a potentially dangerous dog that killed a Yorkshire se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>La entrada The Consell de Ibiza details the deadline to remove dogs from Can Dog and clarifies «outdated» information after the complaint of Pacma se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>The animal rights party filed a complaint with several institutions – the Government Delegation in the Balearic Islands, the Government Subdelegation in Ibiza and the Duty Court of Instruction –warning of the alleged continuity of activity at the center, which was closed as a precautionary measure on October 23rd.According to their version, some 22 dogs would continue in the facilities despite the closure order and the deadline set for its emptying.
In response to this complaint, the Consell has clarified that, although initially a deadline was given to remove all dogs after the de-registration of Can Dog as a zoological center, the head of the center presented a plan to manage specific cases: animals whose owners were off the island or needed more time to adapt their homes or look for alternatives. This planning included contact tests with the dogs’ owners.
After assessing this documentation, the island institution decided to grant an additional period to complete the phasing out, a period that, according to the institution, has not yet expired, although it will do so in the next few days.
The Consell emphasizes that both its Veterinary Service and the Seprona have been constantly monitoring the animals since the beginning of the process. The last veterinary inspection was carried out this past Friday, and the institution points out that the visits continue to verify the situation and compliance with the measures imposed.
It also recalls that on the farm there are dogs owned by the owner of the center that are not part of the eviction proceedings, as they are not animals that use Can Dog’s services.
Pacma, for its part, maintains that it has received warnings from neighbors and testimonies that would point to activity in the enclosure incompatible with the decreed closure, which is why it requested urgent precautionary measures, including the judicial removal of the animals.
While the animal rights party’s complaint continues, the Consell insists that the administrative process remains active, supervised and within the authorized deadlines, and that it will act once the approved planning is finalized to ensure full compliance with the precautionary closure.
La entrada The Consell de Ibiza details the deadline to remove dogs from Can Dog and clarifies «outdated» information after the complaint of Pacma se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>La entrada Pacma warns that the Can Dog center could continue to operate despite its decreed closure. se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>As Pacma recalls in a statement, the closure order included a ban on the entry of new animals and the obligation to completely empty the facilities within seven working days, after alleged repeated irregularities were detected by the veterinary services. However, in the complaint filed, Hassler assures that he continues to receive neighborhood warnings and testimonies indicating that around 22 dogs are still inside the premises, without any public confirmation that the eviction has been carried out.
The letter stresses that the activity in the center is incompatible with the suspension and that this situation could compromise the welfare of the affected animals. For this reason, Pacma has requested the adoption of urgent precautionary measures, including the judicial removal of the dogs, their transfer to an authorized center and the appearance of Seprona to verify their condition.
The group insists that keeping animals in closed facilities «poses a clear risk to their life and integrity» and calls for immediate action by the authorities to ensure effective compliance with the closure order and the protection of the animals.
La entrada Pacma warns that the Can Dog center could continue to operate despite its decreed closure. se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>La entrada Attention, pet owners: campaign promotes coexistence and helps prevent penalties se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
]]>The campaign is supported by a traveling information tent, staffed by an environmental educator, which offers personalized guidance on good animal ownership practices. In addition, useful materials such as bags to collect excrement, canteens to clean up urine and leaflets with information on municipal regulations are distributed.
Although the focus is mainly educational, the Local Police of Santa Eulària will reinforce its presence in the streets with informative and verification controls. During these inspections, agents will check that pets are properly registered and identified, including canine DNA, a system that allows to detect infractions and improve the management of the municipal census.
Currently, the municipality’s canine census exceeds 2,300 pets, which reflects the growing commitment of neighbors to the identification and welfare of their animals. This registry not only facilitates the location of stray animals, but also contributes to maintaining cleanliness and coexistence in public spaces.
The City Council recalls that the main objective of the campaign is not to punish, but to encourage responsibility and common respect. Even so, the municipal regulations establish that not picking up the excrement or not cleaning the urine of animals on the public road constitutes a minor infraction, punishable by fines of between 60.10 and 300.50 euros, according to articles 53 and 54 of the current ordinance.
With this action, Santa Eulària reinforces its commitment to a cleaner, orderly and respectful coexistence, in which neighbors and pets share public spaces responsibly.
La entrada Attention, pet owners: campaign promotes coexistence and helps prevent penalties se publicó primero en La Voz De Ibiza.
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