New Animal Welfare Law for Spain’s Andalucia prohibits keeping more than five pets
THE new Animal Welfare Law, pending on final approval by the Junta, will lay down rules to provide greater protection to dogs, cats, ferrets and
IT’S A DOG’S LIFE: Animal welfare experts in Valencia warn that leaving pets out in the cold can lead to prison
LEAVING pets outside in extreme weather conditions is a crime punishable with prison, animal welfare societies in Valencia are warning. With images doing the rounds
Town’s dog owners to take ‘responsibility test’ proving they can look after their pets on Spain’s Costa Blanca
SAN FULGENCIO town council are reminding citizens of the mandatory obligation to register their pets. Ana Ma Villena, of the Vega Baja town’s Animal Welfare
Animal abusers face tough sanctions in radical new law on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ANIMALS on the Costa Blanca will get some of the best legal protection in Spain thanks to a new law. Abusers could be fined up
Town “committed to animal welfare” rewarded with ‘no-slaughter policy’ for stray pets in Spain’s Costa Blanca
SAN FULGENCIO City Council has launched a new and improved service to deal with the area’s lost and found animals, with full management of adoptions
Pet owners face possible four-month wait for travel between Spain and UK after Brexit transition period – what you need to know
Pet owners warned about four-month waiting period between EU countries and UK as of 2021.
How Murcia’s ‘cool streets’ technology helps prevent pets burning their paws as temperatures rise across Spain
RED-HOT pavements can be a danger to both children and pets, as summer temperatures spike in Spain. Vienna-based animal welfare charity Four Paws International, warns
Dogs in Spain paying a coronavirus price as abandonments soar
THE number of dogs being abandoned in Spain shot up by 25% as the country started its lock down de-escalation. The Royal Canine Society of
URGENT APPEAL: Big-hearted expats sought to save 20 Costa Blanca dogs from ‘uncertain future’
AN urgent appeal has gone out to save 20 dogs as a Costa Blanca charity faces losing it’s home. Pet charity, APAH, of Pilar de
Malaga Dog Party returns THIS WEEKEND with parades, dog hairdressing, a charity race, live music and more
All entrants will receive a welcome bag of goodies from Tiendanimal, while the company also has stands to educate children on caring for animals
PAW ME A COFFEE: New cafe in Spain lets you adopt a dog while eating brunch
The Doger cafe in Madrid, the only one of its kind in Spain, has been a hit amongst animal lovers, with 12 dogs adopted to
Europe’s first fire ants that make cats and dogs go blind found in Marbella and could take TWO YEARS to wipe out
The finding of the invasive creature, published in the journal Iberomyrmex, is thought to have been in part due to increased temperatures on the Costa del
Love dogs? Learn how you can stay in homes for FREE across Spain and the world
The company has proven a hit, growing at a rate of 80% year-on-year since its inception
EXCLUSIVE: Mallorca in shock after spate of brutal cat killings
RESIDENTS are demanding action after a spate of shootings left three cats dead and at least three seriously injured. Police are now probing the shootings
Pet cemetery in Malaga plans to open by end of 2019
A CEMETERY on the outskirts of Malaga has announced its plans to expand and include a pet area by 2019. If approved, Parcemasa says it
Spain to declare pets as ‘beings’ and not ‘objects’ in landmark ruling
THE Partido Popular will submit a change to the country’s civil code today to declare pets as ‘beings’ rather then ‘objects’. The change will protect
Will Brits be able to travel with their pets to the EU after Brexit?
BRITISH pet owners are growing concerned that if Brexit negotiations fail they will no longer be able to travel to the EU with their pets.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Pet killer’ poison in ANOTHER area of Marbella as British expat’s dog killed in just 20 minutes
POLICE are probing at least two parks linked to the deaths of over a dozen dogs on the Costa del Sol by poisoning. According to
10 reasons why your dog’s hair cut SHOULD cost more than yours
Posh Pets Spain is a unique pet company offering a wide range of pet services on the Costa del Sol
Proposed bill to ban the sale of animals in stores in Spain
Impulse purchases are thought to lead to pet abandonment
Day for the dogs… and the single ladies
Saint Anton's Day marks a celebration for the country's pets while single ladies in Mijas can up their chances of finding love
Pet abandoned every three minutes in Spain
New study reveals Spain is the worst in Europe for domestic pet abandonment
Woman jailed for throwing a dog out of a third storey window
Woman threw a neighbour's Chihuahua out of a window in Jaen
Perking up your pets!
Herb specialist Sue Rodgers reveals the best natural remedies for your pet
Treat your pets on International Animal Day
Tomorrow is International Animal Day. Take the opportunity to really spoil your pet this week
Taking on a rescue dog
David 'the Dogman' guides provides a guide to caring for a new pooch