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Dog/pet registration in Adeje (RIAC - Registro Insular de Animales de Compañía)

Pet (including dog) registration in Tenerife is generally handled through the island-wide RIAC (Registro Insular de Animales de Compañía), administered via the Cabildo de Tenerife, rather than a separate Adeje-only registry, but this could not be confirmed with an accessible official source when we checked.

Why it matters

Pet owners relocating to Adeje with a dog or cat need to know whether to register locally or through the island-wide Cabildo system, and how microchip/registration data must be updated after moving.

When

Bringing a dog or cat to live in Adeje, or acquiring a pet locally.

How long it takes

Not confirmed

Last checked

15 Oct 2026