animal abuse

Illegal puppy farm with poodles and Yorkies is found inside urine and excrement-infested Valencia home

AN INDOOR puppy farm has been discovered in the Quatre Carreres district of Valencia City. The property owner did not have a breeding licence according

17 Nov, 2025 @ 14:00

Animals·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia

Mistreated American Bulldogs found living in squalor on plot of land in Spain

A MAN faces animal abuse charges after 11 mistreated American Bulldogs were found on a plot of land in Castellon province. The Guardia Civil’s environment

19 Aug, 2025 @ 10:00

Animals·Castellon·Lead

Animal abuse horror after cat is thrown out of car and repeatedly run over in Spain

A MAN who threw a cat out of his car and repeatedly run it over has been arrested in Torrevieja. The Guardia Civil have charged

14 Aug, 2025 @ 16:00

Animals·Lead·Murcia

Horses on ‘verge of dying’ recovering well after horrific neglect by owner in Valencia

AN ANIMAL abuse probe has been opened after seven horses on the verge of death were discovered at a stud farm in Oliva(Valencia) The Oliva

23 Jun, 2025 @ 13:17

Animals·Crime & Law·Lead

Woman arrested for deliberately drowning dog at canine beach on Costa Blanca

A WOMAN has been arrested for deliberately drowning her dog at an Alicante canine beach. The owner- a French national- was seen repeatedly submerging her

2 Jun, 2025 @ 13:30

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Expat neighbours ‘thrilled’ as neglected animals are finally rescued in southern Spain

THREE horses, including a foal, and a donkey have been rescued from alleged neglect after five months of complaints by neighbours. The Cartagena City Council’s

19 May, 2025 @ 15:22

Costa del Sol·Lead

Heartless farmer jailed for starving 170 geese to death in Spain

THE Spanish Supreme Court has upheld a 15-month prison sentence imposed on a farmer who abandoned 170 geese to die of hunger. In its judgment,

11 Apr, 2025 @ 13:15

Andalucia·Lead

Woman who threw two dogs to their death from eighth floor balcony in Spain claims she ‘can’t remember’ event after ‘taking pills and booze’

AN ALICANTE woman arrested for animal abuse after throwing her two Yorkie dogs from an eighth-floor apartment balcony, told a court she could not remember

26 Mar, 2025 @ 13:00

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead

Two Yorkie dogs killed after owner throws them out of eighth-floor Alicante apartment window

AN ALICANTE woman threw her two Yorkshire terrier dogs out of an eighth-floor apartment window following an argument with her husband over their up-keep. The

24 Mar, 2025 @ 16:00

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead

Spanish couple are arrested for animal abuse after ‘farm of horrors’ is discovered in Alicante

A SPANISH couple face animal abuse charges after dead horses were discovered on their Alicante province farm. Authorities were tipped off about a farm in

30 Dec, 2024 @ 17:00

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead

Horrific treatment of bull during a fiesta in Spain after its horn is ripped off and blood gushes out into public street

AN ANIMAL welfare group has condemned a Valencia area fiesta after a bull was tied to a rope which broke one of its horns with

9 Jul, 2024 @ 16:15

Animals·Lead·Valencia

Dog in Spain was beaten and starved to death by owners who left her tied up on a balcony for YEARS and routinely shocked her with an electric collar

A COUPLE have been convicted of animal abuse at a Valencia court after their Great Dane dog died of starvation with an expert saying it

20 Jun, 2024 @ 11:23

Animals·Crime & Law·Lead

Horrific animal abuse discovered at home with dozens of badly-injured fighting cocks in Spain’s Valencia

TWO people face animal abuse charges after the Guardia Civil found 107 fighting cocks in a Betera home in Valencia province. Guardia officers said 70

10 Jun, 2024 @ 11:17

Animals·Lead·Valencia

Veterinary hospital cleaner in Spain faces jail for having sex with a goat

Veterinary hospital cleaner in Spain faces jail after he was ‘caught in the act’ having sex with a goat

A CLEANER at a Madrid veterinary hospital faces up to three years in prison after he was accused of performing sex acts on a goat.

6 Jun, 2024 @ 12:01

Animals·Crime & Law·Lead

Cockfighting ring with seats for 200 spectators is raided on Spain’s Costa Blanca: Police make 19 arrests

AN ILLEGAL cockfighting tournament staged in a purpose-built arena at an Alicante province bar has been busted by the Policia Nacional. 19 men involved in

20 Jan, 2024 @ 16:15

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News·Valencian Community

WATCH: Youths are caught burning hedgehogs alive with a blowtorch on Spain’s Costa del Sol – before claiming they had planned to eat them

THREE MEN aged between 20 and 28 have been reported by Malaga Policia Local for committing animal abuse after being caught burning live hedgehogs with a blowtorch. Police

19 Nov, 2023 @ 12:00

Andalucia·Animals·Costa del Sol·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Man allegedly kills his mother’s dog by hurtling it from eleventh floor in Spain’s Malaga

A MAN is under police investigation for allegedly killing his mother’s dog by throwing it from the eleventh floor of a building in Malaga’s capital

19 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Animals·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Protesters take to Streets of Spain’s Malaga to rally against animal abuse and call for end to bullfighting

GOT A STORY? Email us at tips@theolivepress.es PROTESTERS have gathered in Central Malaga to oppose animal abuse and call for an end to bullfighting. Organized

7 Aug, 2023 @ 09:00

Animals·Lead·Malaga

Malaga rooster owner under investigation for uploading cockfighting videos on Instagram

A MALAGA resident is under investigation for uploading illegal cockfighting videos on social media. The 21-year-old, who lives in the neighbourhood of La Corta, posted

6 Aug, 2023 @ 19:10

Andalucia·Animals·Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

'PARTY ANIMALS' as teenagers drink alcohol and trash a holiday home on Spain's Costa Blanca

Madrid man faces 18 months in jail after killing partner’s dog in order to ‘do her harm’

A MADRID man is facing an 18-month jail term after he killed his partner’s dog in order to ‘do her harm’. He is being charged

30 Jul, 2023 @ 15:45

Animals·Lead·Madrid

Pet owner faces charges after American Staffordshire dog hangs itself outside house in Spain's Murcia region

Pet owner faces charges after American Staffordshire dog hangs itself in Spain’s Murcia region

A MAN is being investigated for alleged animal abandonment and abuse crimes after his dog was found hanged outside a Fuente Alamo house in the

21 Jun, 2023 @ 12:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia

Minor who lived for years among piles of rubbish rescued in Estepona (Malaga)

A 14-YEAR-OLD believed to have lived for years among rubbish and diseased dogs has been rescued in Estepona. He lived with his grandmother and father,

31 May, 2023 @ 16:30

Andalucia·Estepona·Lead·Other News

Police open probe in northern Spain after dogs left to die in hot car

THE SPANISH Civil Guard has opened an investigation into three people after they left three dogs unattended in the boot of a car while they

3 May, 2023 @ 20:00

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Bull breaks legs, is put down at fiesta in Spain’s Valencia region after jumping over wall

A BULL had to be put down at a local fiesta in Valencia on Saturday after it jumped over a wall and fell 15 metres

1 May, 2023 @ 14:15

Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Campaign calls for an end to Spain’s status as the ‘biggest dolphin prison in the world’

A YOUNG Spanish animal-rights activist has handed over to Congress a petition with 150,000 signatures calling for an end to the high number of dolphins

20 Apr, 2023 @ 18:45

Lead·National News

Dutch narco boss accused of shipping cocaine worth €228 million is arrested on Costa Blanca

Family dog is beaten to death in front of horrified 12 year-old girl in Spain’s Jerez

A 12-year-old girl has suffered the tragic loss of her dog as a result of a brutal and intentional beating. The cruel incident took place

16 Mar, 2023 @ 08:45

Crime & Law·Lead

Illegal puppy farm with poodles and Yorkies is found inside urine and excrement-infested Valencia home

Mistreated American Bulldogs found living in squalor on plot of land in Spain

Animal abuse horror after cat is thrown out of car and repeatedly run over in Spain

Horses on ‘verge of dying’ recovering well after horrific neglect by owner in Valencia

Woman arrested for deliberately drowning dog at canine beach on Costa Blanca

Expat neighbours ‘thrilled’ as neglected animals are finally rescued in southern Spain

Heartless farmer jailed for starving 170 geese to death in Spain

Woman who threw two dogs to their death from eighth floor balcony in Spain claims she ‘can’t remember’ event after ‘taking pills and booze’

Two Yorkie dogs killed after owner throws them out of eighth-floor Alicante apartment window

Spanish couple are arrested for animal abuse after ‘farm of horrors’ is discovered in Alicante

Horrific treatment of bull during a fiesta in Spain after its horn is ripped off and blood gushes out into public street

Dog in Spain was beaten and starved to death by owners who left her tied up on a balcony for YEARS and routinely shocked her with an electric collar

Horrific animal abuse discovered at home with dozens of badly-injured fighting cocks in Spain’s Valencia

Veterinary hospital cleaner in Spain faces jail after he was ‘caught in the act’ having sex with a goat

Cockfighting ring with seats for 200 spectators is raided on Spain’s Costa Blanca: Police make 19 arrests

Man allegedly kills his mother’s dog by hurtling it from eleventh floor in Spain’s Malaga

Protesters take to Streets of Spain’s Malaga to rally against animal abuse and call for end to bullfighting

Malaga rooster owner under investigation for uploading cockfighting videos on Instagram

Madrid man faces 18 months in jail after killing partner’s dog in order to ‘do her harm’

Pet owner faces charges after American Staffordshire dog hangs itself in Spain’s Murcia region

Minor who lived for years among piles of rubbish rescued in Estepona (Malaga)

Police open probe in northern Spain after dogs left to die in hot car

Bull breaks legs, is put down at fiesta in Spain’s Valencia region after jumping over wall

Campaign calls for an end to Spain’s status as the ‘biggest dolphin prison in the world’

Family dog is beaten to death in front of horrified 12 year-old girl in Spain’s Jerez

‘Try putting a Spanish ad up in Barcelona’: Catalan-language billboard in Madrid backfires on 50th anniversary of Franco’s death

Spain’s top prosecutor is banned for two years after leaking information about boyfriend of Madrid mayor

British fugitive convicted of sexual assault and jailed for 10 years is arrested at Benidorm hotel

REVEALED: HOW FAKE POLICE AND BANK OFFICIALS ARE TARGETING EXPATS IN SPAIN-WIDE PHONE SCAM

Heartbreak for owner as pack of wild boars attack pregnant horse on an Estepona finca – and eat it alive