EXOTIC PETS TO BE BANNED

Owners of exotic pets in Andalucia have until October this year to get rid of them, under a new law that will prohibit crocodiles or large reptiles, monkeys, spiders or poisonous insects, and lions – to name just a few of the banned animals, birds and reptiles – being kept as personal pets. The new law also contains clauses pertaining to the so-called dangerous breeds. The owners of pit bull terriers, Staffordshire bull terriers, the American Stafforshhire, rottweilers, Argentinean dogos, Brazilian filas, Tosa Inus, Akita Inus and Dobermans will have to carry their dogs’ documentation when walking them in public places. The dogs will have to wear muzzles and be on leashes less than one metre in length. The dogs will not be allowed to enter any place where there are children. Malaga is the Andalucian province which has the most dangerous dogs registered.