FAQs

What do I need to do to transfer the owner of a pet with a chip?

The new keeper must go to the Parish Council in his area of residence to create a new register where he assumes himself as the new keeper of the animal.

If you have a dangerous or potentially dangerous dog, how should you act?

- It is mandatory to circulate on the public road with muzzle and short leash (up to 1 meter in length); - Mandatory to be driven by a person over 16; - Mandatory reinforced security measures in the housing in order to prevent animals from escaping; - Mandatory to fix in the housing, in a visible place, a warning of the presence and danger of the animal; - Obligation of the special duty to monitor it, so as not to endanger the life or physical integrity of people and animals. - Can not walk

My animal was at SIRA / SICAFE, I have to re-register it at SIAC

No. All animals that were registered with SICAFE and / or SIRA were automatically integrated into SIAC, and no further registration is necessary. You just have to keep in mind that you should always keep your data up to date. You can always check your pet's registration at ww.siac.vet/verificar-registo

My pet has died, what should I do?

If your pet died at a Veterinary Medical Service Center (CAMV), request a referral to an authorized incineration unit. If your pet died at home, you have several options. You can: - contact your animal's assistant CAMV; - contact an authorized incineration plant; - contact an authorized Category I animal by-product incineration plant; or - contact the City Council of your residence or the animal's accommodation.

What is SIAC registration?

Registration is done only once and consists of a set of information collected at SIAC, namely: - elements related to the number of the transponder / microchip; - animal review elements (most relevant aspects and properties); - identification of the holder of the animal and its contact details; - identification of the veterinarian who marks the animal and its contacts; - as well as other particularities or characteristics and official preventive health measures or relevant information that have been associated with the animal.