A new approach to animal protection
The Junts parliamentary group has proposed an innovative initiative for canines that are part of the Canine Unit of the Mossos d’Esquadra are officially recognized as agents of the police force. This measure seeks to ensure the integral well -being of these dogs, not only during their service, but also in their retirement, thus reliabing the economic burdens of the agents who have worked with them.
Legislative commitment for animal welfare
Deputy Jeannine Abella, on behalf of Junts, has emphasized the need to make regulatory changes that allow the Department of Interior and Public Security to maintain the property of these animals until their death. Abella emphasizes that, once retired, dogs should not be disconnected from the body, although the agents who worked with them would take care of them.
Retroactive application and honorary recognition
The group also advocates that this regulation has retroactive effects, applying to all the dogs that are already retired. In addition, it is sought that these animals receive decorations or mentions in official acts, highlighting their valuable contribution to the service.
The canine unit and its vital role
Currently, the Mossos d’Esquadra canine unit has approximately 65 dogs of various races, specialized in different functions. When it comes to retirement, which usually occurs between 9 and 11 years, these canines are given for adoption, which implies a decoupling of the police force and their responsibilities.
A model to follow in animal protection
In a significant step towards the protection of work animals, the body of rural agents has been a pioneer by equating their dogs of the special canine group (GEK9) with human agents, giving them a personal identification number. This action guarantees that these dogs are considered owned by the department and that well -being throughout their lives are assured.
A call to action
Deputy Abella stressed that this initiative can establish a precedent for the protection of work dogs in other emergency units, marking a clear direction for future laws. In addition, he recalled that the parliamentary group had already presented questions focused on improving the well -being of the dogs of the Canine Unit of the Mossos.
