Pet Regulations at Camping Armanello 🐾

At Camping Armanello, we welcome pets: dogs, cats, and ferrets. We want them to enjoy a comfortable and safe vacation, always respecting the basic rules of coexistence and animal welfare.

📜 1. Legal framework of reference

These regulations are based on current legislation regarding animal ownership and welfare:

• Law 7/2023, of March 28, on the protection of the rights and well-being of animals (BOE-A-2023-7936).
• Law 2/2023, of March 13, of the Generalitat Valenciana, on the protection, welfare, and ownership of companion animals.
• Decree 145/2000 and Decree 16/2015, on the ownership of potentially dangerous animals in the Valencian Community.

These rules include dogs, cats, and ferrets as companion animals and establish common obligations for identification, health, and care.

🏕️ 2. General rules of coexistence

• Pets (dogs, cats, or ferrets) cannot be left alone in the accommodation, caravan, or pitch.
• Their owner must always be present or ensure their supervision.

• All animals must be identified with a microchip (mandatory for dogs, cats, and ferrets according to Law 2/2023).
• You must present the health card or passport with up-to-date vaccinations, especially the rabies vaccine, which is mandatory for dogs, cats, and ferrets in the Valencian Community.

• Owners must pick up their pets’ excrement and clean up any organic remains or dirt they generate.
• In the case of cats and ferrets, the owner must use clean litter boxes or cages and manage them appropriately.

• For reasons of hygiene and safety, pets are not allowed in the pool, bathrooms, or restaurant areas.
• Areas where they can walk or be more freely, always under control, will be indicated.

• Animals must be controlled at all times, avoiding barking, meowing, or behaviors that disturb the peace.
• The campsite may require the removal of the animal in case of aggressive behavior or repeated disturbances.

• Cats and ferrets must be transported in a carrier or secure cage within the premises, except when they are inside the accommodation.
• They are not allowed to roam freely around pitches or common areas.

• The owner assumes all responsibility for damages or losses caused by their pet to people, property, or facilities.

1. Owner’s presence
2. Identification and documentation
3. Hygiene and cleanliness
4. Restricted areas
5. Behavior and coexistence
6. Transportation and safety
7. Damages and responsibility

🐶🐱 3. Specific rules by type of animal

🔸 Dogs

• Always on a leash (maximum 2 m, non-extendable).
• Muzzle mandatory for potentially dangerous animals or those with aggressive behavior.
• They cannot be left alone in accommodations or pitches.

🔸 Cats

• They must remain inside the accommodation or caravan.
• If they go outside, they must be in a carrier or with a harness under supervision.
• The litter box must be kept clean and closed.
• They are not allowed to roam freely around the campsite.

🔸 Ferrets

• They must be identified and vaccinated according to regulations.
• They must always remain in a cage or carrier when they are outside the accommodation.
• They are not allowed loose or in common areas.
• Due to their curious nature, you should prevent them from escaping or bothering other animals.

⚠️ 4. Potentially dangerous dogs

According to Decree 145/2000 and its modification 16/2015, owners of dogs classified as potentially dangerous must:

1. Have a valid municipal administrative license.
2. Have mandatory civil liability insurance.
3. Keep the animal tied (leash ≤ 2 m, non-extendable) and with an approved muzzle inside the campsite.
4. Ensure that the dog is led only by people of legal age.
5. Renew the license every five years.

List of dangerous breeds: Pit Bull Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Staffordshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Tosa Inu, Akita Inu, Dogo de Burdeos, Perro de Presa Canario, Perro de Presa Mallorquín and other similar breeds.

“Those dogs that, regardless of their breed, have shown aggressive behaviors or have been trained for attack, defense, or guarding will also be considered potentially dangerous.”

Law 50/1999, Royal Decree 287/2002 and Decree 145/2000 of the Generalitat Valenciana

👉 Consult the official list of the Generalitat Valenciana.

🚫 5. Sanctions and corrective measures

• Verbal or written warning.
• Expulsion of the animal or the guest from the campsite.
• Communication to the competent authorities if the law is infringed.

• Failure to comply with these rules may result in:

Camping Armanello reserves the right to refuse admission to animals that do not meet the documentation requirements or that represent a risk to other people or animals.

🔗 6. Useful links

• Law 7/2023, on the Protection of the Rights and Welfare of Animals (BOE)
• Law 2/2023, on Animal Welfare of the Valencian Community (DOGV)
• Decree 145/2000 and Decree 16/2015 on Potentially Dangerous Dogs (GVA)