National
ISAAC ASENJO
The warning is clear even before the video begins, "GRAPHIC IMAGES - video may be inappropriate for some users." Scenes of alleged cruelty and suffering inflicted on dogs, pigs, monkeys, rabbits and mice by Vivotecnia, a company based in Madrid,
Local
FERNANDO TORRES
A neighbour realised that something was wrong in a home near to hers when she saw the dogs that lived there. From the road she could see three or four animals, always tied up and showing signs of malnutrition. Her tip-off has now led to action by ... the animal protection association Ladram and the Seprona animal welfare wing of the Guardia Civil, who have rescued thirteen dogs and two cats that were found in a "deplorable" situation in Colmenar. After several months of work by Ladram the Seprona ... neglect process in most animals, which suffered from infections, dehydration and other issues. Virtually all of the dogs had external and internal tick and flea infections. Others had a fever over 39 degrees, diarrhoea, leishmania and multiple diseases
Local
áLVARO FRÍAS / JUAN CANO
A man has been arrested by the National Police in Fuengirola after he allegedly kicked and seriously injured a dog – that later had to be put to sleep – following a small fight between two dogs in the Costa del Sol town. The incident took place on ... who, with the help of another person, managed to separate the dogs and put an end to the fight. Moments later the shouting owner of the Yorkshire Terrier approached, and allegedly gave the water dog a "strong kick to the stomach". The animal, after
National
EUROPA PRESS
Spain's national government hopes to present a draft bill in May to modify the law on potentially dangerous dogs. This would look at the individual behaviour of the animals, without taking into account "the specific breed with which they were born" ... and thus avoid "unfair" prejudices. In addition, the draft law will stipulate that dogs that need "particular handling" must be trained with “behaviour improvement techniques” so that they are no longer considered dangerous. This was stated by the ... government is considering a draft law for assistance dogs that regulates their access in public spaces. "The draft national law on animal protection will be the combination of projects," said García Torres, who insists on the need to move towards a “zero
National
EUROPA PRESS
The Russian authorities have announced the registration of the first coronavirus vaccine that can be used in animals - including cats, dogs, mink and other species - after holding clinical trials since October. The deputy director of the Russian
National
EUROPA PRESS
A police raid on an illegal kennel in Parla, near Spain's capital Madrid, found more than 100 dogs suffering from neglect. Agents from Seprona, the nature protection wing of the Guardia Civil, accompanied by veterinary personnel, found dogs
LifeStyle
Eugenio Cabezas
The Paediatric unit at the Axarquía hospital in Torre del Mar has introduced some new members of staff to the team in the form of therapy dogs, thanks to a pioneering animal-assisted therapy programme. Every Tuesday morning from 10am to 12pm ... Paediatric unit, the presence of dogs during certain interventions can "help professionals and patients overcome different situations and fears". He added, "Therapy dogs can form bonds with children without using words."
Local
IGNACIO LILLO
Dozens of abandoned dogs in Malaga have found a new home in Sweden this year thanks to the work of ADA-HUNDAR. The NGO, whose name translates to 'Ada dogs', aims to give dogs "a second chance". ADA-HUNDAR works in collaboration with numerous ... a home locally (mainly hunting dogs or potentially dangerous breeds) are in high demand in Nordic countries. These include pitbulls and podencos. In spite of pandemic restrictions, until October, 45 dogs have been transported to their new homes.
Opinion
PETER HARRISON
Man's reliance on dogs has been long established. Prehistoric man found dogs kept predators at bay and early on shepherds found dogs able to round up sheep much more effectively than they could and further uses were soon discovered. It was not ... until the time of Charles II that the companionship of dogs was valued and dogs became household pets in Britain. Now a new use has been discovered. Early detection of diseases and viruses is an important factor in successfully treating illnesses. ... Now, in the present virus pandemic, dogs have been found that can detect the coronavirus at an amazing speed, potentially a valuable tool for the hard-pressed medical profession. This discovery joins a list of other illnesses that dogs can detect
Local
IGNACIO LILLO
...which is the only one in Spain. When they are two months old they live with voluntary instructors and their families, until they are a year old. Then they start training at the school. After about eight months they are ready for work. The dogs are ... old, and during that time about 3,200 dogs have been trained there. There are currently more than 1,000 guide dogs working in Spain. Orwell and Unut are now the two latest ones in Malaga.