FAQs

Which animals are required to apply a transponder / microchip?

All dogs, cats and ferrets must be marked with a transponder / microchip and registered with SIAC.

I will give my animal, what to do?

In situations of transfer of ownership of the animal to a new owner (eg one who has received the pet by donation, inheritance, legacy or following sharing) there is, by law, a period of 15 days for the holder inform SIAC, in order to promote the registration of the new title at SIAC, by an accredited veterinarian, by a person accredited before SIAC, by the parish council or by the city council.

What documents are required to obtain a hunting dog license?

- Health Bulletin with valid rabies vaccination; - Proof of electronic identification (SIAC registration form); - Citizen card or identity card of the holder and taxpayer number; - Hunter card updated;

Which breeds fall into the Potentially Dangerous Dog Category?

- Brazilian Fila Dog - Argentine Dogue - Pit Bull Terrier - Rotweiller - American Staffordshire Terrier - Staffordshire Bull Terrier - Tosa Inu

Who approves the license fee for canids?

The fee due for licensing is approved by the Parish Assembly, with reference to the value of the rate N of medical prophylaxis for that year, which cannot exceed triple that value and varying according to the category of the animal, and the Parishes can create reasonably a framework of total and partial exemptions.