Italian regions roll out summer dog‑care services and anti‑abandonment campaign

In Mulazzo, the municipal dog‑boarding facility at the Groppoli kennel opened for the summer season. The service costs €10 per day for the first ten days, can be booked for up to 28 consecutive days, and provides nine boxes with indoor and outdoor space, daily walks, and 24‑hour veterinary assistance. Pricing after the first ten days depends on the owner’s ISEE income bracket.

In Trapani, the provincial health authority launched a summer awareness campaign to combat the abandonment of companion animals. The campaign stresses that abandonment is a criminal offence punishable by up to one year in prison and fines of up to €10,000, urges citizens to report incidents via emergency number 112 or local police, and highlights that microchip checks can identify owners and trigger legal action.