The Ibiza Town Council has opened and notified a new sanctioning case over the abandonment of a 13-year-old mixed-breed dog, resulting in a proposed fine of €10,001.

The case concerns a female dog named Kali, who was found alone in the car park at sa Joveria on April 3, 2025, and taken to the Animal Protection Centre in sa Coma.

After authorities were unable to locate the person registered to Kali's microchip, the animal was formally classified as abandoned and the corresponding administrative sanctioning procedure was launched.

The case has now become one of 12 animal-abandonment sanctions processed by Ibiza Town Council in recent years, with a combined value of approximately €120,000.

Kali was found abandoned at sa Joveria

Kali was discovered in the car park at sa Joveria on April 3, 2025.

She was subsequently transferred to the Animal Protection Centre at sa Coma, where municipal staff took responsibility for her care.

Because Kali was identified by a microchip, authorities attempted to locate the registered owner.

When they were unable to establish contact with the person listed on the chip, the administration proceeded with the formal notification of abandonment and started the relevant sanctioning case.

The case illustrates the importance of microchip registration and keeping ownership information up to date. A microchip can help authorities identify an animal's registered owner, but it does not by itself guarantee that the owner can be located if the associated information is outdated or contact cannot be established.

Kali had already been recovered by her owner in the past

The municipal authorities say Kali's case was not her first contact with the animal protection centre.

In 2015, the dog had already been recovered on several occasions by her owner, according to information released by Ibiza Town Council.

That history adds another element to the current case, as Kali eventually returned to municipal care a decade later after being found abandoned at sa Joveria.

The council has not publicly provided a detailed explanation of the circumstances surrounding the earlier incidents.

Kali eventually found a new home

Despite the abandonment case, Kali's story ultimately had a positive outcome.

On June 11, 2025, she was adopted by a woman who had previously adopted three other dogs from the same animal protection centre.

The adoption means Kali is now living with a new family rather than remaining in municipal care.

The case therefore combines a sanction for the circumstances that brought the animal to the centre with a successful adoption outcome.

The fine is actually €10,001

Although the headline surrounding the case refers to a €10,000 fine, the official figures reported by several outlets give the sanction as €10,001 or €10,000.01 depending on how the amount is displayed.

Europa Press reported the amount as €10,001, while Periódico de Ibiza reported €10,000.01. The important point is that the sanction is slightly above €10,000 rather than exactly €10,000.

That distinction is worth preserving in a factual report, particularly because administrative penalties are based on specific legal amounts.

Twelve abandonment sanctions in recent years

Ibiza Town Council says the Kali case brings the number of animal-abandonment sanctions processed by the municipality in recent years to 12.

The combined value of those sanctions is approximately €120,000.

The council has presented the sanctions as part of its efforts to discourage abandonment and promote responsible pet ownership.

The figures refer specifically to sanctioning procedures processed by Ibiza Town Council and should not be interpreted as a total for the whole island of Ibiza.

The council wants owners to use the legal surrender process

Alongside announcing the sanction, Ibiza Town Council has reminded residents that there is a legal alternative for people who are no longer able to care for an animal.

Owners can formally surrender an animal through the Animal Protection Centre at sa Coma.

The council says this route exists precisely to prevent situations in which animals are left without care or abandoned in public places.

The reminder is particularly relevant in cases where owners may believe they have no alternative after losing the ability to provide proper care.

Adoption fees have been removed

The municipality has also changed its adoption policy as part of its effort to help animals find homes.

According to the council, the adoption fee has been eliminated during the current mandate.

The objective is to make adoption easier and allow animals at the centre to be adopted without a financial charge for the adoption itself.

The measure is presented by the council as part of a broader animal-welfare policy aimed at encouraging more people to adopt.

The surrender fee has been increased

At the same time, the council says it has doubled the fee associated with formally surrendering an animal.

The municipality describes the increase as a deterrent intended to encourage owners to consider their responsibilities carefully and avoid unnecessary abandonment.

The combination of free adoption and a higher surrender fee forms part of the council's current approach to animal welfare.

The municipality says the policy is designed both to encourage animals to find new homes and discourage irresponsible ownership decisions.

A new reporting tool has been added to Línea Verde

Ibiza Town Council has also introduced a specific animal-welfare reporting button within the Línea Verde mobile application.

The tool allows residents to report situations involving animals anonymously and immediately.

According to the council, the system can be used when someone witnesses an animal in danger or a possible violation of animal-welfare rights.

The measure gives residents another way to alert the authorities without having to identify themselves publicly.

The case highlights the role of animal identification

Kali's case also demonstrates why animals in Spain are routinely identified through microchips.

The authorities were able to determine that she had an identified owner because of her microchip.

The difficulty came when officials were unable to locate the registered owner.

In practical terms, a microchip is only as useful as the ownership information connected to it. Keeping contact details updated when moving home or changing telephone numbers can therefore be important when an animal is lost or found.

The case began in 2025 but the sanction is being announced now

An important detail in the timeline is that Kali was found more than a year before the current announcement.

She was discovered and taken to sa Coma on April 3, 2025.

She was then adopted on June 11, 2025.

The municipal sanctioning procedure has subsequently progressed to the point at which the council has notified the new case and the corresponding fine.

The timing means the announcement is not about a dog newly found abandoned in September 2026. It concerns an administrative sanction connected to a case that began in April 2025.

That distinction is important when reporting the story.

The council says the measures are intended to combat abandonment

Manuel Jiménez, Ibiza's councillor for Animal Welfare, said the municipality's actions form part of its commitment to combating animal abandonment and promoting responsible ownership.

The council says its combination of sanctions, easier adoption and the legal surrender process is intended to reduce cases in which animals are left without appropriate care.

The municipality is using Kali's case as another example of the consequences it says can follow when an animal is abandoned.

Why the case matters for Ibiza

Animal abandonment is an issue that affects municipalities with significant populations of both permanent residents and seasonal visitors.

Ibiza's large summer population means that local animal-protection facilities can face additional pressure at certain times of year.

The municipal approach is therefore focused not only on enforcement but also on making it easier for animals to be adopted and giving owners a formal route to surrender pets when they can no longer care for them.

The Kali case demonstrates how those different elements can intersect: an abandoned animal was taken into municipal care, the registered owner was not located, a sanction was initiated and the dog eventually found a new home.

Kali's story ends with adoption

The most positive part of the case is that Kali did not remain in the shelter.

After arriving at sa Coma at the age of 13, she was eventually adopted by a woman who had already adopted three other dogs from the centre.

For an older dog, finding a new home can be particularly significant because older animals can sometimes spend longer periods waiting for adoption.

The municipality has not released further details about Kali's new home, and there is no need to speculate about her current circumstances beyond the confirmed adoption.

What the council wants residents to know

Ibiza Town Council's message accompanying the sanction is that abandonment is not the only option when a person can no longer keep an animal.

Residents who are unable to continue caring for a dog or another pet can contact sa Coma and arrange a formal surrender.

The municipality is also encouraging residents to report animals that appear to be at risk through the Línea Verde system.

The broader objective is to ensure animals enter the protection system through legal and controlled channels rather than being left on streets, in car parks or other public spaces.

What is confirmed about Kali's case?

Kali is a 13-year-old mixed-breed female dog.

She was found in the sa Joveria car park on April 3, 2025.

She was taken to the Animal Protection Centre at sa Coma.

Authorities were unable to locate the owner registered to her microchip.

An administrative sanctioning procedure was initiated for abandonment.

The resulting sanction is reported as €10,001, or €10,000.01 depending on the source's presentation of the amount.

Kali was adopted on June 11, 2025.

Her adopter had previously adopted three other dogs from the same centre.

The case brings Ibiza Town Council's recent number of animal-abandonment sanctions to 12, with a combined value of around €120,000.

Ibiza continues its campaign against animal abandonment

The sanction linked to Kali's abandonment is part of a wider effort by Ibiza Town Council to enforce responsible pet ownership.

The municipality is using penalties to address abandonment while simultaneously trying to make adoption easier and provide owners with a legal way to surrender animals they can no longer care for.

The introduction of an animal-welfare reporting button on Línea Verde adds another mechanism through which residents can alert authorities to potential cases of neglect or abandonment.

Kali's own story ultimately ended positively. After being found alone at sa Joveria and spending time under municipal protection, the 13-year-old dog was adopted by an experienced adopter.

The case now serves as another example of Ibiza's efforts to discourage abandonment and ensure that animals found without proper care can be brought into the protection system.

Key Facts

Dog: Kali

Age: 13 years

Breed: Mixed breed

Found: April 3, 2025

Location: Sa Joveria car park, Ibiza

Protection centre: Sa Coma

Adoption date: June 11, 2025

Sanction: €10,001 / €10,000.01

Reason for sanction: Animal abandonment

Recent Ibiza Town Council abandonment sanctions: 12

Combined value of those sanctions: Approximately €120,000