# Bogotá dog registration and welfare program

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bogot-dog-registration-and-welfare-program
> Updated: 2026-08-02T21:09:08.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Bogotá’s district government introduced a mandatory registration system for so‑called special‑handling dogs. Owners of fourteen designated breeds and other aggressive or attack‑trained dogs must submit identification, vaccination records, a health certificate, liability insurance and a photo through a free online platform. After review, a digital QR card is issued for a year and must be carried in public, with fines and possible seizure for non‑compliance.

A week later, the city’s animal‑welfare agency launched the “Vecino Buena Pata” initiative on World Stray Dog Day. The program registered 121 community pets, providing verification collars, care agreements with neighborhood volunteers, free sterilization, vaccination and microchipping. It expands the municipal focus from regulating high‑risk dogs to promoting broader community responsibility for stray dogs and cats, aiming to reduce unprotected animals on the streets.

Together, the two actions illustrate Bogotá’s escalating effort to manage canine safety through both strict breed‑specific controls and inclusive community‑based animal‑welfare measures.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Bogotá Animal Welfare Program Registers 121 Community Pets

Bogotá’s IDPYBA launched “Vecino Buena Pata,” registering 121 community pets and verifying 47 with ID collars, while a network of neighbors commits to their care and welfare.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bogot-animal-welfare-program-registers-121-community-pets

### 2026-07-27: Bogotá District Government Launches Mandatory Registration for Special‑Handling Dogs

Bogotá’s District Government has opened a free online system to register special‑handling dogs, requiring owners to submit ID, health documents and obtain a one‑year QR card; the rule covers 14 breeds and dogs‑

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bogot-district-government-launches-mandatory-registration-for-specialhandling-dogs

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