Paws to the rescue: trained dogs help save lives at Spanish beach
Stories of their life saving prowess are the stuff of legend.
A person walking with their dog
A person walking with their dog.
Emergency services and police at the scene of the attack.
Emergency services and police at the scene of the attack.
Woman seriously injured after being attacked by three pit bulls in Mallorca
Most pit bull-type dogs descend from the British Bull and terrier.
Daring rescue of two dogs lost in Mallorca mountains
Firefighters had to abseil down to reach and rescue the animal.
The new anti-turd campaign in Santa Ponsa.
The new anti-turd campaign in Santa Ponsa.
Spanish police rescue 400 animals, arrest 13 in illegal traffic ring bust
The ring imported pets from eastern Europe.
13 people arrested and more than 400 pets rescued
13 people arrested and more than 400 pets rescued.
Pet owners could face jail sentences.
Pet owners could face jail sentences.
New law for pet owners comes into force on Friday in Mallorca
Dog owners will be prohibited from leaving them alone for more than 24 hours.
Treating your dog like a mascot
Treating your dog like a mascot.
Animal welfare
Calvia introducing new rules on cat neutering and dogs on beaches
In the off-season when beaches are not being used in a tourist sense, dogs will be allowed on beaches so long as they are on leads.
Animal welfare
Santa Maria protest over poisoning of dogs
"We have our suspicions as to who might be doing this, but in the absence of evidence we prefer to keep our silence and let the Guardia Civil investigate."
Animal welfare
Rise in the number of abandoned dogs at Son Reus
The number of animals admitted to the Son Reus centre for animal protection has, in recent years, been in decline, but in 2015 the number of dogs went up.
Transport
Dogs allowed on more Palma buses
Other Spanish cities are apparently following Palma’s example in allowing dogs on buses.
Comment
In the doghouse
I have a few pet hates if you pardon the pun, with the main one being those that do not pick up their dog mess.
Neville James-Davies19/07/2024 11:40