A dog barking excessively in Mexico can translate into a fine of thousands of pesos for pet owners. According to the Civic Culture Law, which applies in areas like Mexico City (CDMX), excessive noise is subject to fines.
While there is no direct fine for noise caused by pets in our country, there is a possibility that sanctions may be applied depending on the decisions of the Civic Judge in question.
Therefore, below at adn40, we will provide you with all the details about the fine a neighbor with a dog that barks excessively could receive, as well as how to report this type of act in our country.
Narvarte Shelter: Neighbors demand to know who is behind the complaint and about the rescued animals.
Is there a fine for a dog barking excessively in Mexico?
As previously mentioned, there is no legal fine for a dog barking excessively in our country. However, complaints can be filed with a Civic Judge, who will determine whether the person is subject to punishment.
If the owner of the pet in question is found to be violating civic norms, they may receive a fine ranging from 10 to 40 Unidades de Medida y Actualización (UMA), that is, between 1,131.4 and 4,525.6 pesos.
How to report the owner of a dog that barks excessively?
According to the Legal Guide MX website, a complaint cannot be filed with the authorities against a person who owns a dog that barks excessively. However, a formal complaint can be filed with the Civic Judge, who will initiate the relevant proceedings.
This judge will be responsible for summoning both the complainant and the potential offender. Based on the evidence presented by each party, the judge will determine whether or not a fine will be imposed.
Where to report animal abuse in Mexico City?
While it is true that a dog barking excessively does not necessarily constitute a case of animal abuse, it is important to mention that complaints for this type of act can be filed with Profepa (National Profepa).
Similarly, the complaint in question can be filed with the organization known as PAOT (National Association of Pets and Animals), which is responsible for ensuring the protection of pets in conditions of abuse.
Source: adn40
