Good news for pet owners in Spain as dogs weighing up to 40 kilos will now be able to travel on all Renfe train services starting this Tuesday July 21st.
The EU has tightened up the post-Brexit rules on access to the European Pet Passport. Here's what that means for trips between Spain and the UK for dogs, cats and ferrets.
If you want to make sure that your pet is taken care of by the person of your choice in the event that you pass away, Spanish law now allows you to do this more easily.
Deciding whether to take your furry friends with you or what to do with them while you're away on holiday can be difficult. Here's everything you need to know about the rules on travelling with pets in Spain, as well as some alternative options.
What happens if you have an emotional support animal and you want to move to Spain with it, or you live here and want to get one? What are the laws surrounding these types of animals and their rights to access different public spaces and transport?
On Saturday January 31st and Sunday February 1st, hundreds of people and their dogs will take part in peaceful protests across the UK, demanding an end to the abuse, abandonment and killing of up to 100,000 hunting dogs each year in Spain, campaigners explain.
With a new law coming into effect that bans the purchase of dogs, cats and ferrets in shops in Spain, they can now only be bought through registered breeders. Here's how to find one and legally buy a pet in Spain.
Winter is coming and that means it’s more difficult for stray or abandoned animals to find food to survive the cold. This prompts many to want to do more to help and leave food out, particularly for stray cats.
If you want to travel with your pet over the holidays or if you’re moving to or from Spain, it is much easier to travel either by car or by ferry than by plane within Europe.
Pets are part of the family for most people, so if there's a move to Spain, there's little question that they'll be joining. Find out what you need to know about bringing your furry friends with, from rules rolled out in 2023 to vaxes and microchipping.
Many foreigners in Spain complain that the streets are full of dog faeces, but is that actually true and what, if anything, is being done to address it?
If you’re a Brit or another non-EU national who doesn't live in Spain but travels here regularly with your pet, it can work out to be quite expensive. So is there a better and cheaper solution and can you get an EU pet passport?
The Spanish government has ruled that people who require assistance dogs will be able to access all public spaces in Spain, from swimming pools to supermarkets, with their animals.
If you're a cat owner or a cat lover looking to get a pet in Spain, it's important you know all your obligations according to Spain's Animal Welfare Law.
Do you live in the countryside in Spain and fancy having your own chickens, cows and/or sheep? Unfortunately, even this involves a degree of bureaucracy if you want to avoid possible fines.
One of the quirky traditions that form part of Spain’s cultural Catholicism is the blessing of its animals, where priests across the country from Madrid to Mallorca sprinkle holy water and affection on Spaniards’ beloved pets.
Thinking about coming on holiday to Spain with your dog or want to travel around the country with your furry friend? Find out which places are the easiest to travel around with a pet in tow.
Have you ever thought about making some extra money by dog walking or pet sitting in Spain? Here's how to go about setting yourself up, what you need to know and what you can expect to earn.
A quarter of all Spanish households have one or more dogs. If you're considering getting a rescue dog, there's a lot to factor in beforehand. Here's how you go about adopting a dog in Spain.
Many people in Spain own a pet, but how much does it actually cost to keep your furry friend? Find out what the average expenses in Spain are for vet bills, pet food, and pet insurance.
Are you allowed to get a cat or dog if your Spanish rental contract doesn't mention that pets are not allowed? What if the contract does state this? And how is the best way to approach the subject with a landlord if at all?
