Birthday celebrations for first elephant born in Spain’s Valencia region
MAKENA, the first elephant born in the Valencian Community, celebrated her first birthday at BIOPARC Valencia on Thursday, as hundreds of schoolchildren sang to her
Spain trials therapy dogs at hospitals: Animals will ‘boost mental well-being’ of ICU patients, experts hope
A BARCELONA hospital is part of a pioneering therapy dog trial to boost the mental health of ICU patients. The project hopes to encourage faster
Some 1,200 sheep march through the streets of Spain’s capital: Annual parade in Madrid is led by a woman for the first time
SHEEP took over Madrid’s city centre on Sunday with shepherds steering their flocks through the heart of the capital along ancient migration routes. The annual
British-run animal charity launches private prosecution against ‘cat killer’ on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A MARINA ALTA animal charity has launched a private prosecution against a man who stole three cats from their El Verger shelter in the summer,
Fossil of last ever crocodile to live in Europe some 4.5 MILLION years ago is found in Spain’s Andalucia
EUROPE’s last ever crocodile has been discovered by paleontologists near Granada. Paleontologists at the site, in Baza, Granada, have found a 4.5 million year old
Monster pit bull weighing 30kg kills a family’s tiny pet Maltese at a dog hotel in Spain
A FIVE-KILO Maltese bichon dog called Toby was mauled to death by a 30-kilo pit bull at a Valladolid area boarding kennel. It’s been reported
Spain’s Malaga reintroduces 14 chameleon specimens into their natural habitat
MALAGA has successfully reintroduced 14 chameleon specimens into their native habitat during September, marking a significant step in their conservation efforts. The most recent release
PAWFECT PROJECT: Spain’s Renfe marks first year of ‘Proyecto Mascota Grande’ with successful transport of 1,800 large dogs
RENFE has successfully transported 1,800 big dogs in its first year of ‘Proyecto Mascota Grande.’ The pet-friendly service, known as the ‘Big Pet Project’, was
Adorable twin PANDAS Youyou and JiuJiu celebrate their birthday at Madrid Zoo as they tuck into their favourite bamboo ice cream treat
MADRID’S Zoo Aquarium marked a special occasion last Thursday, September 21, as the giant panda twins, Youyou and Jiujiu, celebrated their second birthday with their
Spain’s Civil Guard launches probe after nine wild horses found shot dead in Galicia
THE CIVIL GUARD has launched an investigation after nine wild horses were found dead in Spain’s northwestern Galicia region. The animals showed clear signs of
How killing a RAT in your home could land you 18 months’ prison in Spain under new animal cruelty crackdown
THANKS to bullfighting and other traditional fiestas that involve cruelty to creatures, Spain has not always enjoyed the greatest reputation when it comes to animal
Invasive SNAKES are on the rise in Spain’s Mallorca, experts warn, after 1.6 metre serpent is discovered
HORSESHOE WHIP snakes are rising in population and size in Mallorca after a large specimen of the invasive species was discovered on a Llucmajor road.
Got a dog in Spain? Comply with new laws coming into effect THIS MONTH to avoid fines of up to €10,000
OVER NINE MILLION dog owners in Spain will have to take out liability insurance from September 29 when the country’s new animal welfare law comes
IN PICS: Bulls roam free on Spain’s A-3 motorway in Valencia after transport truck overturns
A GROUP of bulls managed to escape from their transport truck on Monday, after the vehicle suffered an accident on the A-3 motorway near Buñol
Vets in Spain’s Malaga raise concerns about impact of heat on animals
WITH summer temperatures soaring, veterinarians in Malaga are sounding the alarm about the adverse effects of heat on animals. Juan Antonio de Luque, President of
Emergency 112 number gets 11,177 calls about animals in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas
THE VALENCIAN COMMUNITY’S emergency 112 number has received 11,177 calls this year up to August 15 about animals. Over half of the calls- 58%- were
Baby gazelle gets bottle fed after rejecting mother’s breast-feeding in Spain’s Valencia
A Thomson’s gazelle born at BIOPARC Valencia in late July is doing well after rejecting her mother’s attempts to breastfeed her. In the first hours
Wolves declared as extinct in Spain’s Andalucia region
WOLVES have been officially declared extinct in the Andalucia region though experts say there have not been any sightings for a decade. The regional government’s
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
Animal abandonment increases by up to 15% in Spain’s Andalucia
ANIMAL abandonment in Andalucia has shot up by 15% compared to previous years. The president of the Andalusian Collective Against Animal Abuse (CACMA), Antonio Moreno,
IN PICS: Benidorm wildlife park in Spain welcomes baby flamingo- second birth in three years
BENIDORM’S Mundomar wildlife park has a new resident- a baby flamingo born on June 8. It’s the second flamingo birth at the park since it
Costa del Sol animal shelter desperately appeals for volunteers and adoptions
AN overwhelmed Costa del Sol animal shelter is desperately appealing for volunteers and adoptions. Animal Care España (ACE), in La Cala de Mijas, is going
Animal Awareness Education Day organised by Guardia Civil to take place in Palma
An Animal Awareness Education Day organised by Guardia Civil will take place in Palma on Saturday June 10. The aim of the event, which will
Farm owner investigated after 31 horses were found dead in Murcia
A MAN is being investigated after 31 horses were found dead at his farm in Murcia. The animals died of a respiratory infection and some
From Ibex to insects: meet the famous fauna of the Alpujarra of Spain’s Granada
A MOUNTAINOUS region rich with forests and pastures, the Alpujarra supports a wealth of wildlife – from birds to mammals and bees to butterflies. Although
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