Tag: animal
Stray pets saved from perishing thanks to new council strategy on Spain’s Costa Blanca
OVER six months in one Costa Blanca municipality, a score of abandoned animals have been saved from termination thanks to a new policy from...
EXCLUSIVE: Spain green group demands answers after rabbit decapitated and animals abused in THIS Costa del Sol park
Expats were quick to branded the unknown perpetrators as ‘pure evil’
If you can’t stand the heat you can always take inspiration from the animal kingdom … or not, writes...
Luckily we humans can cool off at the turn of a shower tap but storks and vultures have a yuckier way to stave off the August heat...
‘SHE DIED IN 15 MINUTES’: Expat’s puppy in Spain had ‘seizures’ after drinking at famous lake in 4th fatal...
The Guardia Civil’s SEPRONA division are now taking water samples at the site and autopsies are set to be carried out later today
THANKS ELTON: Tributes for Spanish police dog who retires after decade solving murders and disappearances
When the Spanish police took him on over 10 years ago, he was the only dog of his kind in the force
WATCH: Elephants playing in the rain in Spain will be the cutest thing you see today
AS many take shelter to escape the storms and heavy rain engulfing Spain today, this herd of elephants has a different idea. Instead of ducking...
MONKEYING AROUND: All you need to know about Gibraltar’s mischievous macaques
The macaques have been residents since the 12th century as they are depicted in paintings of the period
Fighting cocks seized after Mallorquin drug trafficking arrests
AN investigation is underway into animal cruelty in Son Banya after 36 fighting cocks were seized. The animals were discovered during separate police raids into...
New Lynx observatory opened in Andalucia
A NEW lynx observatory at the Doñana Natural park has been officially opened by Junta president Susana Diaz. Diaz said the observatory will help ‘spread...
Malaga politicians seek harsher sentences for animal cruelty
Partido Popular MPs Avelino Barrionuevo and Joaquín Ramírez are to start the process of having the changes enshrined in law
Charges revealed for members of Triple A animal shelter
UPDATE: Charges include trafficking, cruelty and fraud
OPINION: Moment of change for animal welfare
It's time to take a closer look at the state of animal rights and cruelty across Spain
VIDEO: Activist may be fined €6,000 for jumping into ring to comfort dying bull
The activist will pay a fine of up to €6,000 for trespass
Animal rights group fighting against closure of Mijas shelter
The Andalucian government is threatening to close a shelter in Mijas that homes 250 animals
Iberian lynx cubs born outside Andalucia for first time in decades
The births of two Iberian lynx cubs in Badajoz is being hailed as a ‘breakthrough’ moment
New Ronda animal sanctuary aims to tackle cause of animal abuse
The owners are putting on workshops for children and adults alike
Pet abandoned every three minutes in Spain
New study reveals Spain is the worst in Europe for domestic pet abandonment
Expat arrested for freeing abused dog near Alora
The animal-lover has slammed Guardia Civil for over-reacting after she was caught ‘liberating’ a starving dog
PETA urges Spain to launch running of the ‘ball’ festival
The animal charity is taking inspiration from Mataelpino in Madrid
Dolphin rescue in Casares
Dramatic effort sees team of expats save animal from certain death
Cancer patient calls for foster carers for Axarquia-based animal rescue
Alcaucin breast cancer patient seeks help for abandoned cats and dogs
Lioness found living in Spanish urbanisation
The nine month old lioness was being kept as a pet
Animal charity pleads for help to save 38 dogs from being put down
The animals were found living alongside the rotting corpses of eight dogs after the owners were evicted
Could Spain be a new nation of animal lovers?
Wendy Williams takes a look at the growing number of animal charities in Andalucía and learns how the Spanish might finally be getting the message... although palm trees often come before abused pets
Cats and dogs drown in Mijas rescue centre flood
Numerous animals are killed after a flood sweeps through animal shelter
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