Animals
Pilar de la Horadada launches pet I.D. and neutering campaign
The Pilar de la Horadada City Council is undertaking a campaign to identify dogs and cats, as well as to neuter and spay their own pets. Pets with owners will...
Guardia Civil investigate the owner of a scrapyard for animal abuse
The Guardia Civil of the Region of Murcia, in partnership with the Ulea Local Police, conducted an operation that resulted in the investigation of the owner of...
8 years sought for man who clubbed a woman for caring for stray cats
The man faces eight years in prison for assaulting the Aigües City Council’s Animal Protection Councillor with a club and hitting her over her care for...
Orihuela owes the animal centre four months’ wages
Asoka, which operates the Orihuela Animal Protection Centre, is now again struggling to cover basic expenses. Its nine employees have not been paid in three...
Why are 120,000 tiger mosquitoes released in the parks of Alicante and Elche each week?
Each week, more than 120,000 tiger mosquitos (Aedes albopictus) are released in parks in Alicante and Elche. However, there is no reason to panic. They are...
The SPAB dedicates September to preventing cats from falling from balconies and windows
The Burjassot Animal Protection Society (SPAB) continues to conduct monthly animal welfare education and awareness initiatives. In September, the SPAB...
Company had to stop collecting wild chickens in Torrevieja because they couldn’t house 700 birds
The presence of seven hundred poultry roaming freely through the streets and parks of Torrevieja, Alicante, is a concern. This is the reason the city council...
Orihuela authorizes wild boar control in agricultural areas
The Orihuela countryside is currently experiencing a significant increase in the presence of wild boars in agricultural areas. In order to mitigate the damage...
The Blue Dragon’s Arrival: A Beautiful but Dangerous Visitor on the Costa Blanca
The beautiful and otherworldly “blue dragon” sea slug, Glaucus atlanticus, has been spotted on beaches along the Costa Blanca and other Spanish...
Javea Police capture and release back into the wild a snake found in a home
The Javea Local Police responded to a residence in Xàbia following a complaint that a small snake was present. The agents have successfully secured the...
