Police in Malaga launch huge mistreated animals operation

Guardia Civil

Checking a horse to see if it is chipped and healthy

THE environmental branch of the Guardia Civil, Seprona, has undertaken a massive check on the treatment of animals in Malaga Province with more than 300 thought to be abused.

Working with a team of veterinarians, the Junta de Andalucia and animal protection societies, officers suspect 50 people of mistreatment or abuse and visited 200 premises – both public and private.

The main problems appeared to be with the poor conditions in which the animals (mainly dogs) were being kept, lack of hygiene and treatment when injured or ill, animals allowed to run wild without receiving regular food or water and in some cases deliberately caused injuries from beatings.

Those animals which were clearly in a very poor state were removed whilst others were left with their owners who will be checked to ensure that they are being treated properly.

Those who are found guilty of deliberately mistreating their animals could face fines of up to €30,000 and for the worst cases imprisonment of up to 18 months.

What is not clear however is what the eventual fate of those removed from their owners will be, as there is a general lack of free facilities across the province for the care of sick or abused animals.

Written by

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Comments


    • Chris Jopp

      26 August 2017 • 13:22

      Can they also have a look at the treatment of the donkeys in Mijas Pueblo? I have seen some very disturbing videos of a donkey on the ground being kicked in the head and have seen for myself overweight adults riding the donkeys in very, very hot weather and not seeming to care about the way they are suffering :(. I know of people who are not visiting Mijas Pueblo anymore because of the cruel treatment of the donkeys.

    • Wyn

      26 August 2017 • 23:06

      Extract a few £30,000 fines and set up rescue facilities.

      Can they also fine Bullfighters for the torture they inflict on Bulls ???

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