Salem definitively approves its municipal animal welfare ordinance

The Salem City Council has definitively approved the municipal ordinance regulating animal welfare, a text that establishes the regime of obligations for pet ownership and coexistence within the municipality. The announcement of this approval is published in the Official Gazette of the Province of Valencia number 171, dated September 7, 2026, with the official reference 2026/10911 and file number 2676655C.

The decision closes the administrative procedure for drafting the regulation, which thus becomes part of Salem’s local legal framework. With the definitive approval, the municipality has its own instrument to regulate the protection and welfare of companion animals, in line with the current regional and national regulations on this matter.

Scope of the ordinance

The new ordinance regulates the conditions for keeping companion animals and the coexistence guidelines that must be respected by pet owners or responsible parties within the municipal district. The text sets out the basic obligations that animal owners must fulfill, as well as the control and surveillance measures corresponding to the city council.

Among the aspects addressed by the regulation are:

• The conditions for identification, registration, and care of companion animals.
• The obligations of owners in public spaces and common areas.
• Measures to prevent nuisances and protect neighborhood coexistence.
• The municipal intervention regime to ensure compliance with the ordinance.

Processing and publication

The definitive approval occurs following the processing of file 2676655C, which has followed the regulatory procedure for drafting provisions of a general nature. The announcement is inserted in the municipalities section of the provincial gazette, within the block corresponding to the Salem City Council.

With the publication in the Official Gazette of the Province of Valencia, the ordinance acquires full efficacy and enters into force in accordance with the provisions of the regulation itself and local government legislation. The text remains available to the public for consultation and knowledge.

Impact for residents

The entry into force of the ordinance provides a clear and stable framework for those living with companion animals in Salem, by specifying the rights and duties of the owners and the control powers of the city council. The regulation seeks to reconcile responsible pet ownership with coexistence and public health in the municipality.

For residents, the ordinance entails knowing and complying with the obligations arising from animal ownership, as well as having a municipal instrument to turn to in situations affecting animal welfare or coexistence. The final approval reinforces the capacity of the Salem City Council to act in this area based on its own regulatory framework.

Source: Official Gazette of the Province of Valencia, number 171, September 7, 2026, Municipalities section (official reference: 2026/10911).