Leaving Animals Alone May Now Result in Heavy Fines: Guarujá Strengthens Municipal Legislation, Details What Constitutes Mistreatment, Expands Oversight, and Imposes Penalties of Up to R$ 9,000 Per Affected Pet

Written by Caio Aviz

Published on 10/02/2026 at 15:58

Updated on 10/02/2026 at 16:00

Agentes municipais realizam fiscalização e apuração de maus-tratos contra animal mantido sem cuidados básicos em residência de Guarujá.

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Municipal Oversight Expands Penalties, Defines Technical Criteria, and Connects Administrative Sanctions to Crimes Provided for in Federal Legislation

The municipality of Guarujá, located on the coast of São Paulo, strengthened its fight against mistreatment of domestic animals, enhanced oversight, and consolidated rules already set out in local legislation. Since 2016, with the enactment of Ordinance Law No. 4,352, the city establishes clear penalties for individuals and legal entities that engage in abusive conduct against dogs, cats, and other animals.

With updated values for 2025, the municipal administration sets an administrative fine of R$ 4,630 per affected animal in cases of mistreatment. In addition, recidivism doubles the penalty amount, which can reach approximately R$ 9,000, according to information released by the Guarujá City Hall.

Municipal Legislation Defines What Constitutes Mistreatment

According to the animal protection legislation applied in the Baixada Santista, the law does not limit mistreatment to direct physical aggression. On the contrary, it includes abandonment, neglect of basic care, and prolonged negligence. Therefore, leaving animals alone without adequate access to water, food, and hygiene constitutes an administrative offense.

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Penalty is Applied Per Animal and Affects Companies

According to the municipal administration, oversight calculates the fine individually per affected animal, which increases the final amount of the infraction in cases involving more than one pet. At the same time, companies that engage in mistreatment face additional sanctions. In this context, the legislation authorizes the revocation of the operating license, exclusively at the municipal level.

This measure reinforces the legal responsibility of commercial establishments, clinics, breeding facilities, and other activities that keep animals in their care.

Active Oversight and Official Reporting Channels

To ensure compliance with the law, the Guarujá City Hall maintains continuous oversight. The population reports complaints to the Zoonoses Control Center (CCZ) and the Animal Protection and Welfare Directorate, agencies responsible for technical investigation.

Based on these complaints, specialized teams conduct inspections, prepare technical reports, and apply administrative penalties, always based on legal criteria and official records.

Connection with Federal Law and Criminal Consequences

In addition to local administrative sanctions, mistreatment against dogs and cats has been classified as a crime in Brazil since 2020. With the enactment of Federal Law No. 14,064, known as the Sansão Law, the Judiciary provides for penalties of two to five years in prison, as well as fines.

Thus, a reported incident in Guarujá can result in simultaneous effects in both administrative and criminal spheres, depending on the severity and recidivism.

Purpose of the Regulation and Social Impact

In general terms, the municipal legislation combats recurring practices of negligence, encourages responsible guardianship, and protects animal welfare in the urban environment. At the same time, the municipality reinforces the educational aspect of the regulation, prioritizing prevention and guidance.

In this way, Guarujá consolidates a public policy aligned with federal legislation, enhances animal protection, and reinforces the legal responsibility of guardians and companies — after all, to what extent can the neglect of basic care go unnoticed in light of increasingly stringent rules?

Leaving Animals Alone May Now Result in Heavy Fines: Guarujá Strengthens Municipal Legislation, Details What Constitutes Mistreatment, Expands Oversight, and Imposes Penalties of Up to R$ 9,000 Per Affected Pet

Municipal Oversight Expands Penalties, Defines Technical Criteria, and Connects Administrative Sanctions to Crimes Provided for in Federal Legislation

Municipal Legislation Defines What Constitutes Mistreatment

Penalty is Applied Per Animal and Affects Companies

Active Oversight and Official Reporting Channels

Connection with Federal Law and Criminal Consequences

Purpose of the Regulation and Social Impact

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Leaving Animals Alone May Now Result in Heavy Fines: Guarujá Strengthens Municipal Legislation, Details What Constitutes Mistreatment, Expands Oversight, and Imposes Penalties of Up to R$ 9,000 Per Affected Pet

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Municipal Legislation Defines What Constitutes Mistreatment

Penalty is Applied Per Animal and Affects Companies

Active Oversight and Official Reporting Channels

Connection with Federal Law and Criminal Consequences

Purpose of the Regulation and Social Impact

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