Pets and Animals – We Help You Get It Right in Spain
Moving to Spain with a pet sounds simple. But like most things here, it comes with rules.
You can’t just bring your dog and carry on as usual. You need registration. You need a vet. You might need a passport, a microchip, and proof of vaccines — even if your pet never leaves the garden.
We help make sense of it all. So you don’t find yourself in trouble for something you didn’t know you were meant to do.
Pet Registration with Town Hall
In many areas of Spain, dogs must be registered at the local ayuntamiento (town hall). Some councils require proof of microchipping. Others need vaccination records. And in some regions, it’s linked to insurance.
Skip this step, and you risk a fine.
We handle the paperwork and speak to the council on your behalf. If your area requires extra documents, we’ll make sure they’re in place.
Vet Registration and Pet Passport Advice
You’ll need a local vet — not just for emergencies, but to keep up with jabs, prescriptions, and general care.
We help you:
- Find a registered vet in your area
- Register your pet and transfer any existing records
- Understand what’s required for regular check-ups
- Get advice on pet passports if you’re planning to travel or return to the UK.
Every vet works slightly differently. We make sure you’re not caught off guard.
Help with Pet Insurance
Since September 2023, dog owners must have civil liability insurance to cover any damage their dog causes to others. Other types of pet pet insurance isn’t mandatory in most regions, but it’s worth having — especially for certain dog breeds, or if you’re applying for residency and your town hall requires it.
We can:
- Compare policy options
- Explain what’s covered (and what’s not)
- Help you avoid companies with a poor payout history
- Fill in the application, in Spanish, so there are no surprises later.
You don’t need to overpay. You just need the right cover for your pet and your area.
Help Finding Pet Transport or Boarding Services
Whether you’re heading back to the UK for a week or moving house across Spain, your pet needs safe travel or care.
We help you:
- Find licensed pet transport services
- Understand what’s needed for cross-border travel
- Book short-term or long-term boarding kennels or catteries
- Get your pet ready with microchip checks, vaccines, or calming treatments if needed
We are animal lovers and only recommend services we would use ourselves.
Keep Your Pet Safe and Legal
Spain doesn’t make it easy. But we do.
From registration to vet care to boarding, we take care of the admin so you can take care of your pet.
Need help? Get in touch today. We’ll get everything sorted before there’s a problem