Codes of practice for the Animal Welfare Act 2023 have been approved by Tynwald members.
Laws that will protect pets from mistreatment and harsher penalties for those guilty of animal cruelty will be in effect from June 1.
It means owners and people with responsibility for cats, dogs and other domestic animals are legally required to ensure their welfare.
A series of animal welfare codes have been published on the government website.
CCTV proves bus complaints wrong
Isle of Man Transport says its most common complaint is that bus drivers drive past people waiting at stops - but CCTV shows there was nobody there.
Artist thanks public for generosity after fire
An artist who lost everything in a house fire has thanked the public for their help after an they donated more than £1,500 to a crowdfunding page.
Alleged pub burglars in court
Three Castletown men accused of burgling a pub have appeared in court.
2 per cent pay offer for government workers
The government's pay negotiating body is calling for pay restraint, claiming public sector pay is outstripping the private sector.
Expect tractors in the south, say police
Police say they'll be escorting a slow-moving convoy of vintage vehicles on a parade lap this evening.
TT drink driver handed ban
A Ramsey man's been banned from the roads for a year after crashing into a hedge while over the limit during TT.
Drunk children forced beach evacuation
Police say they had to evacuate a beach and call paramedics for drunken children last night.
Liverpool ferry terminal bridge opens
A new £340,000 bridge connecting the new Liverpool ferry terminal to the rest of the city's docks has been officially opened.
