A 25-year-old resident battles through courts for her right to keep an emotional support dog amid pregnancy

Pregnant Woman Evicted Over Pet Dog Awaits Court Ruling

25-year-old Colombian resident faces costs claim after legal battle in Encamp

Julieth Moncada, a 25-year-old Colombian who has lived in Andorra for 11 years, remains in emergency housing in Arinsal while awaiting a fresh decision from the Superior Court. Seven months pregnant and on sick leave, she was forced to leave her rental flat in Encamp after her landlord objected to her Pomeranian dog, Lulú.

The dispute began over four and a half years into her tenancy when Moncada's partner gifted her the small dog. Although the lease banned pets unless the owner gave permission, she informed the landlord upfront. "I wanted to do things properly," she told Diari d'Andorra, adding that many advised her to stay silent but she opted for transparency.

The landlord's response soured relations immediately, with Moncada describing constant pressure and threats to vacate. She sought time to find a new place amid Andorra's tight rental market but struggled, contacting estate agents and the Institut Nacional de l'Habitatge without success. Lulú arrived during a tough period of anxiety and psychiatric treatment, providing vital support. "She's like a daughter to me; we look after each other," Moncada said. She insists no neighbour complaints were recorded and provided evidence to that effect.

The case reached the courts. An initial ruling from the Tribunal dels Corts backed her, but the Superior Court sided with the landlord on appeal. The Constitutional Court later overturned that, sending it back for rehearing. Moncada, navigating the process for the first time, hopes for fairness. "I just want them to study the case properly," she said.

Eviction came abruptly despite her pregnancy, leaving her alone initially. Social services stepped in with temporary accommodation. Now, she juggles health issues, depression and financial strain from juggling past jobs. The opposing side seeks nearly €3,000 in legal fees—procurator and lawyer costs—which she calls unaffordable, having used a public defender.

"It's overwhelming. I don't understand why they want to hurt me over an animal that helps me so much every day," Moncada said. As her baby's birth nears, she seeks resolution. "I want this to end fairly once and for all."