Is Spain a pet friendly country?

You can get a serious fine if it is discovered that your domestic pet is not registered properly. Spain is still a moderately dog friendly country. It is evident from the number of abandoned dogs and cats every year – more than 130,000, which is the highest number in Europe.



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Barcelona is one of the most “dog-friendly” cities in Spain. It has many animal-friendly hotels and restaurants, as well as 100 areas where you can walk your dog and meet other dog-lovers.

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Portugal is not as dog-friendly as Germany, but not more dog-unfriendly than many other countries. In Spain, France and the Netherlands, for example, dogs are not allowed on the guarded beaches any more than in Portugal.

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Spain is known for its beautiful coastline and numerous dog-friendly beaches that allow visitors to enjoy the sun, sand, and sea with their furry friends.

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Quarantine is not required, as long as certain conditions are met. There is, however, a significant amount of preparation involved, so it is advisable to discuss your plans with a vet as early as possible and allow several months before your departure date.

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In general it is not allowed to enter a restaurant with a dog, but there are plenty of restaurants that have no problem with that at all. However, sitting on a terrace with a dog normally is not a problem, but, of course, there are exceptions too. The general rule is that dogs are not allowed on public beaches.

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Animals are recognised as sentient beings, capable of feeling emotions and pain. Starting from September, a free responsible pet ownership course will be required to meet your pet's needs. All pets must be registered to ensure they receive proper care and prevent abandonment.

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Iberia – Spain Acceptable pets in cabin with Iberia Airline: dogs, cats, fish, turtles and birds (except birds of prey). You can take them with you in the cabin if they don't weigh more than 8 kg. (including their cage or pet pack).

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You probably have a plan for your own passport, but your animal companion needs one too. All pets traveling to and from the United States need a passport. Keep in mind, a “pet passport” in the U.S. refers to the extra documents you need to travel to other countries with your pet.

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