Law No. 6.311 providing for the recognition, protection and welfare of community animals within the state of Rondônia.

This Law provides for the recognition, protection, and welfare of community animals in the State of Rondônia, with the primary objective of ensuring legal recognition and safeguarding the rights of animals that are collectively cared for by local communities. It defines “community animals” as those without a single owner but maintained through collective responsibility, and introduces mechanisms to support their protection, including the authorization for installing shelters, feeding stations, and identification systems in public spaces. The law seeks to formalize community-based care practices while ensuring that such arrangements respect public safety, accessibility, and hygiene standards. In addition, the law aims to promote responsible care and strengthen animal welfare governance through community participation and institutional support. It assigns responsibilities to voluntary caretakers for providing basic care and enables partnerships with public and private entities to support implementation. The law also introduces penalties for mistreatment, vandalism, or disruption of established animal care structures, and encourages public awareness campaigns on responsible ownership, sterilization, vaccination, and adoption.