The Guardia Civil discovered 30 dogs of different species in bad hygienic and sanitary conditions after carrying out an inspection of a farmhouse in Torrox recently. The Guardia are taking action based on the clear evidence that the animals were suffering due to neglect and abandonment on the part of their owner.
Also, in another farm in the same municipal area, they located seven dogs of different breeds, five of which were sectioned in two small fenced enclosures, with the ground covered with their own excrement and other obvious symptoms of abandonment.
Another two dogs wandered around the farm, revealing that they were both in a famished state and suffering from severe malnutrition. It was also noted that one of the dogs had partial amputation of one leg, that did not appear to have been performed by a qualified veterinarian.
The Guardia are cracking down on local pet owners in Nerja & Torrox that are said to be committing the crime of Animal Abandonment.
For reference purposes, listed here are 8 important regulations paraphrased from the MUNICIPALITY ORDINANCE ON OWNERSHIP OF ANIMALS & PETS
Any holder and / or owner of an animal has, respect thereof, the following obligations:
a) keeping good sanitary conditions, performing any treatment that is required in addition to the curative or preventive appropriate, supply attention and veterinary care needed.
b) Keeping housing conditions, habitability, safety and appropriate to their race or species.
c) Provide safe water and necessary, balanced diet to maintain an adequate state of nutrition and health food.
d) Subjecting the (animals) housing to periodic cleaning and removal of excreta, disinfection and decontamination when necessary.
e) Prevent the animal from attacking or causing any discomfort and annoyance to people and other animals or cause damage to others property.
f) Protect the animal from any possible aggression or annoyance that may cause other animals or people harm.
g) Obtain the necessary authorizations, permits or licenses, in each case, to be in possession of the animal in question.
h) Carry out the registration of the animal within the records that in each case correspond according to the provisions of this Ordinance and current regulations.
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John says:
We continue to hear stories of animals suffering the most horrendous existences. It is astonishing that it continues unseen, and unheard, for so long.
Michele says:
Unfortunately, this will continue to happen — just as child abuse continues to be heard about — until *people* — we humans — change.
We have to keep being on the look out and not be hesitant to report any suspected situations of abuse of *any* kind to the appropriate authority, at least for investigation.
And . . . we can also continue to do everything we each can do as we encounter these situations.