Animal welfare
Fines of 200,000 euros for illegally selling puppies and 10,000 for tying up a dog outside a shop come into effect in Spain
Doménico Chiappe | Madrid
The country's new animal welfare act, which came into effect last Friday, also covers the killing of stray cats which carries a fine of up to 200,000 euros and is punishable by up to 24 months' imprisonment