# Spanish municipal feral cat management programs > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-municipal-feral-cat-management-programs > Updated: 2026-08-07T18:09:42.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Local municipalities and provincial councils across Spain are implementing and expanding veterinary service programs to manage feral cat colonies through the Capture-Esterilisation-Return (CER) method. These initiatives aim to comply with national animal welfare laws by providing sterilization, microchipping, vaccinations, and deworming. In Jaén, municipalities have issued tenders for multi-year contracts to manage census updates and veterinary interventions. In the Canary Islands, local authorities have utilized funding and volunteer support to control numerous colonies and protect natural areas. Meanwhile, in Pontevedra, a provincial program covering 40 municipalities has treated thousands of cats, utilizing significant annual budgets to provide medical services and equipment. Other regions, such as La Línea de la Concepción, have also sought long-term contracts to provide comprehensive care, including emergency services and hospitalization. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-07: Spanish municipalities expand veterinary services for feral cat colonies Spanish municipalities are implementing specialized veterinary programs for feral cat colonies, including 24-hour emergency services in La Línea and large-scale sterilization efforts in Pontevedra. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-municipalities-expand-veterinary-services-for-feral-cat-colonies ### 2026-08-05: Spanish municipalities expand cat colony control using CER method Spanish towns, including Jaén and Pájara, are expanding the CER cat‑colony program, funding sterilisation, micro‑chipping and volunteer care to curb feral populations and protect local wildlife. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/spanish-municipalities-expand-cat-colony-control-using-cer-method --- Cite as: Spanish municipal feral cat management programs. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/spanish-municipal-feral-cat-management-programs