New Animal Welfare Law proposed in Alhama de Murcia
Among the proposals are adoption fairs to promote responsible pet ownership, as well as workshops and training for pet owners
Building on the foundations of the national Animal Welfare Law introduced in Spain in 2023, Alhama de Murcia has developed its own local ordinance to promote responsible pet ownership and animal rights.
On Wednesday March 12, local groups such Engatúsate, Peludines and Cavalli participated in an Animal Welfare Roundtable, where various issues related to the protection and ownership of companion animals were discussed.
The outcome was a new municipal order on the Protection and Ownership of Companion Animals, the details of which have been agreed upon by the Alhama de Murcia council, local animal advocacy groups, veterinary clinics and the Official College of Veterinarians of Murcia.Also of interest: Spain introduces national registry for pets
The standard aims to regulate the protection, guarantee the well-being and rights of companion animals, as well as the duties of their owners in the municipality of Alhama.
Among the panel's proposals are adoption fairs to promote responsible pet ownership, as well as workshops and training for pet owners.
The ordinance will also include guidance on improving the coordination between the Local Police, dog wardens and the Department of Animal Welfare when it comes to injured, lost or deceased animals.
For more information about Alhama, including news and upcoming events, visit the local tourist office or go to the home page of Alhama Today.
Address
Tourist Office Alhama de Murcia, Plaza Constitucion. Frente Auditorio, nº 10, 30840, ALHAMA DE MURCIATel: 968 633 512
Oficina de Turismo de Alhama de Murcia
Alhama de Murcia Tourist information office is located on the edge of the Plaza de la Constitución, just a few metres away from the underground car park and the Town hall of Alhama de Murcia.
The tourist office offers free guided audiotours in English which take visitors around the historical sites of interest in Alhama. These be loaned at any time, although allow an hour and a half to complete the tour, and when loaning the audio equipment visitors are asked to leave passports or ID cards with the tourist office.
The office also carries a full range of leaflets for the archaeological museum of Los Baños, which is built around the historic spa which gives Alhama its name, and the mountains of Sierra Espuña, which is also an important area within the municipality of Alhama. Areas such as El Berro and Gebas have a number of interesting routes which can be followed and there are several picnic areas and good walking routes within the Sierra Espuña natural park.
The tourist office also carries leaflets for the many cultural events and fiestas which take place in Alhama throughout the year, including Los Mayos, Semana Santa, Christmas,the Romería of La Candelaria and the Auto de los Reyes Magos in El Berro.
Opening Hours
Winter (September 16 – May 31)
- Tuesday to Friday: 9am-2pm and 4.30pm-7.30pm
- Saturdays: 10am-1pm
- Sundays and Mondays: closed
Summer (June 1 to September 15)
- Tuesday to Friday: 08.30 to 14.30
- Saturdays: 10.00 to 13.00
- Sundays and Mondays: closed
For more local information, including news and forthcoming events, visit the home page of Alhama Today.
