In Spain, more than 90 municipalities have implemented dog DNA identification to find owners

According to Le Monde, if a match is confirmed, the municipality begins proceedings against the owner.

The system operates in more than 90 Spanish municipalities and turns the fight against dog excrement into something like a police investigation.

The veterinarian takes saliva from the animal’s mouth, and its genetic profile, linked to the microchip, is entered into the municipal database.

In Andalusian Málaga, this scheme was introduced back in 2017, after which, according to the report, it spread to other Spanish cities as well.

In Tarragona, in Catalonia, owners can register their pets until September 30 without risking a fine, and the registration fee is 45 euros.

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• Material: lemonde.fr