This Act lays down provisions concerning treatment of vertebral animals. The Act establishes that an animal, as a live being, capable of suffering, is not a thing. Humans shall respect, protect and take care of animals. The present Act forbids killing of animals, except of cases specified in art. 6, and forbids mistreatment of animals. Everyone who keeps domestic animals must provide them a room protecting them from cold, heat and rain, with access to daylight, allowing to change the position of