Madrid, España. The Government is working on a new regulation that will decide which animals can live in our homes. This is the future "positive list of companion animals," a key tool that could mark a before and after in animal protection in Spain.
Brussels, Belgium. On April 27, 2026, the European Parliament will hold a plenary session to debate the EU's first-ever regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats. Its central pillar is universal traceability: mandatory microchipping and registration for all dogs, including those used for hunting. But as Europe moves toward this equal treatment, Spanish legislation continues to classify these animals in a separate category, with fewer rights and less oversight. The regulation could change that. Or not.
Madrid, España. Two ministries, two draft Royal Decrees, and thousands of dogs caught in the middle: while the Spanish government debates how to regulate zoological nuclei, animals used in hunting activities remain trapped in a legal vacuum that, according to animal protection organizations, could cement decades of lack of protection.
Madrid, España. More than 17,000 citizen emails and a formal submission from AnimaNaturalis demanded in February 2026 that dogs used in hunting be excluded from the new Royal Decree on Traditional Zoological Nuclei from the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA). The Ministry's response came in two words: "partially accepted." What does that mean, in practice, for the thousands of individuals living chained up in hunting kennels? Almost nothing.
Madrid, España. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) has opened a public consultation on a new Royal Decree that would regulate so-called “traditional zoological facilities.” While it may sound technical, this draft regulation could have serious consequences for thousands of animals in Spain.
Madrid, España. The explosions that bring joy to human celebrations cause panic, injuries, and deaths among dogs, cats, birds, and wildlife, who experience the noise as a life-threatening danger.
Humanes, España. AnimaNaturalis has filed an administrative complaint with the City Council of Humanes de Madrid for keeping an aquarium with fish inside a nightclub, a practice that clearly violates current animal welfare regulations.
Madrid, España. AnimaNaturalis has submitted formal objections to the Royal Decree being drafted by the Ministry of Social Rights, urging that facilities housing hunting dogs and packs (rehalas) be subject to the same welfare and regulatory standards as other pet zoological centers.
Madrid, España. While MEPs prepare to vote on a groundbreaking regulation on the welfare of dogs and cats, animal welfare organizations warn: the proposed exemptions could leave millions of animals unprotected.
Valencia, España. The recent floods caused by the DANA have left a deep mark on the Valencian Community and other regions of Spain. In a matter of hours, torrents of water swept away homes, businesses, and even animal shelters, leaving behind a landscape of destruction and despair. Thanks to the swift response of the community and animal protection organizations, the effects of this catastrophe on the lives of hundreds of animals were somewhat mitigated.
Valencia, España. The effects of the recent DANA that struck Valencia have left a trail of devastation and lost lives, not only human but also animal. In Torrent, a group of volunteers from AnimaNaturalis and local organizations discovered destroyed kennels and dogs with no chance of escape, exposing a painful reality: environmental tragedies profoundly impact the most vulnerable and abandoned animals.
Valencia, España. To be ready to respond quickly to any natural disaster, such as floods, fires, and other tragedies, we have created the Animal Emergency Fund, dedicated to helping and rescuing animals. How can you help save them?
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, España. AnimaNaturalis and several animal protection organizations will take the Government of the Canary Islands to court to stop the mass euthanasia of community cats. The legal strategy could save thousands of lives and challenge a measure that they deem illegal and contrary to animal rights.
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