For a few years now, there are cities that have become very strict with the regulation of cleaning the urine of dogs in the street. With the intention of keeping the streets clean, today we show you in which places it is mandatory to clean if what we want to avoid is a sanction. While some municipalities recommend it and others require it, the Barcelona’s town hall For a few years now, it has been distributing a free collapsible water bottle to all pet owners in order to clean pet urine, dispel bad odors and prevent the deterioration of street furniture. The regulation to clean dog urine in the streets of the city comes with the intention of promoting a civic behavior among owners.
Autonomous Community of Andalusia
Almeria
With the obligation to carry a bottle of water (preferably mixed with vinegar), the municipal ordinance says that the owner who does not attend to this cleaning may be sanctioned with fines ranging between 120 and 750 euros.
benalmadena
In 2019, the Animal Ownership Ordinance was modified to include the cleaning of canine peeing. If these measures are not adopted, it is considered a minor infraction.
Cadiz
The Cadiz Animal Ownership Ordinance announces that urination on urban furniture, plant species, buildings and vehicles is prohibited, being exclusively allowed in designated areas and on unrestricted public roads.
Jaen
Since 2018, the Jaén City Council announced that it was mandatory to pour water on dog feet. Failure to clean animal droppings (solid and liquid) on public roads, by its owner, will be considered a serious infraction with fines.
Linares
It is mandatory to clean the dog’s feet with soapy water or mixed with vinegar according to the Animal Possession Ordinance. Penalties can reach 500 euros.
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In Linares it is mandatory to clean the dog’s feet with soapy water or mixed with vinegar (Photo: Olga Lioncat for Pexels)
Round
Since 2019, the Ronda City Council announced that it was mandatory to spray pet urine on public roads with water and vinegar -and show that you can do it by always carrying the container with you-.
Seville
The Animal Ownership Ordinance of Seville incorporates the obligation for the owners of the dogs to clean their urine in the street.
Autonomous Community of Aragon
Huesca
In February 2021 it is mandatory to clean up dog urination. Pet owners must take the necessary measures to prevent dogs from urinating on trees, plants, lawns, entrances to homes or premises, stairs, urban furniture and vertical installations such as lampposts, traffic lights, litter bins or traffic signs.
Principality of Asturias
Gijon
Approved in 2020, the Gijón Waste Ordinance announces that it is “the obligation of the person who drives it to collect the excrement generated by the animal. When the excrement of the animal is deposited in any space, both public and private for public use, the The person who drives it is obliged to proceed to its immediate cleaning. In the event of urination in a public or private space for public use, it will be cleaned immediately with water from it.
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With fines that can reach 300 euros, the Municipal Ordinance concludes that “the person who drives the dog is obliged to collect its defecation and its subsequent disposal in special bins for dog excrement or in any other nearby container In addition, for health reasons, to avoid damage to urban furniture, and inconvenience to businesses and neighbors in general, it must be provided with a container with water (preferably with vinegar) to dilute the urine that the animal has deposited.
Canary Islands
The Gran Canarian palms
According to the Municipal Ordinance, it prohibits dogs from peeing almost anywhere, and in the event that it happens, it must be cleaned.
Community of Castellon
Oropesa of the Sea
The City Council of Oropesa del Mar updated the ordinance regulating the possession of animals, which includes sanctions for all those owners who do not clean the urine of their dogs on the walls and doors of public and private buildings. The fines can vary between 50 euros and 250 euros.
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Fines for non-compliance can vary between €50 and €250 (Photo: cottonbro for Pexels)
Community of Castile-La Mancha
Albacete
It came into force in March 2020 and includes the obligation that dog owners have to dilute their urine with water (preferably with vinegar). Anyone who ignores this obligation may be fined between 121 and 1,500 euros.
Community of Castile and León
Valladolid
The Ordinance on Responsible Coexistence and Animal Protection indicates that the person who owns or possesses an animal must take the necessary measures to prevent urination on the facades of buildings and on street furniture.
Community of Catalonia
Mataro
Diluting the pees with water to avoid the degradation of urban furniture, the penalties can reach 750 euros.
Tarragona
Failure to collect animal droppings or clean the pee could lead to fines of up to 300 euros.
Ceuta
The Cleaning Ordinance approved in 2020 adds that all those who walk with their dog must remove and collect the excrement that they deposit on public roads and proceed to clean the area that they have dirty.
Autonomous Community of Galicia
camber
With the modification of the street cleaning and public adornment ordinancePet owners have to carry a bottle with water and vinegar to dilute urination.
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In Cambre, pet owners have to bring a bottle with water and vinegar (Photo: mevlüt bilir for Pexels)
Madrid’s community
Alcala de Henares
According to the new Animal Possession Ordinance in Alcalá de Henares, the “person who walks dogs is obliged to carry a bottle with a cleaning product to minimize the impact of urination. Said liquid can be a specific product intended for this use, as well like water mixed with common vinegar, or baking soda, or lemon juice. The liquid should be poured over the void.”
Alcobendas
With minor infractions that can be sanctioned with up to a maximum of 750 euros, Alcobendas approved in 2021 this new Cleaning Ordinance that obliges dog owners to dissolve their dogs’ urine with water or special products for it.
Alameda Towers
Approved at the end of 2019, the Ordinance for the Cleaning of Public Spaces and Waste Management in Torres de la Alameda indicates that “when the droppings of dogs or other animals are deposited on public roads, public spaces, or in parks and other green areas, the person carrying the animal is obliged to proceed to its collection and immediate cleaning, as well as its deposit in the places designated for this purpose. In addition, they are obliged to use water with common vinegar in order to minimize the impact of the urination of these animals on public roads.
Autonomous Community of Murcia
Jumilla
The Municipal Ordinance on Coexistence establishes that the non-collection and cleaning of animal droppings can lead to a fine ranging between 60 and 300 euros.
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In Jumilla the fine ranges between 60 and 300 euros (Photo: Megan (Markham) Bucknall for Pexels)
Valencian Community
Alicante
Approved in February 2020, the new Animal Ownership Ordinance indicates that it is mandatory to collect and remove dog droppings, and immediate cleaning must be carried out.
L’Alcúdia
Since 2017, the municipal Ordinance announces that it is mandatory to carry a bottle of water to clean the floors.
Calp
During 2020, the Citizen Coexistence Ordinance was modified, indicating that “the urine will have to be diluted with water to ensure the healthiness of the road and public spaces, and avoid the degradation of urban furniture.”
picassent
The Animal Possession Ordinance of the Picassent City Council detailed in 2019 all the places where it is prohibited for a dog to urinate. If the animal urinates in any of the indicated places, a container with water must be available to dilute the urine that the animals have deposited.
The Vall d’Uixó
The Animal Possession Ordinance in 2020 announced that the depositions and urination of domestic animals are prohibited in playgrounds or gardens used by children, as well as on the facades of buildings and street furniture. In the event that they urinate, the owner must clean it immediately with a solution of water and vinegar.
Valencia
The Cleaning Ordinance of the Valencia City Council incorporates the obligation for dog owners to take charge of washing the area where the animals urinate with water.
Main photo | Samson Katt
Photos | Olga Lioncat, cottonbro, mevlüt bilir, Megan (Markham) Bucknall