Animals
30 Torrevieja wild chickens found dead from poisoning
There are starting to be fewer roosters and hens running around on the streets of Torrevieja, but not because the business that will catch them has begun work....
Torrevieja, again, awards roosters catcher contract
Torrevieja City Council has awarded the bird control contract to Adda Ops for 33,600 euros and a one-year execution period, according to a report on Friday,...
End of horse-drawn carriages in Malaga: City Council revokes 25 licenses
Horse-drawn carriages are no longer allowed to be used as tourist transportation in Malaga City. These trucks, which have been a part of the historic centre...
Alarm over the appearance of dog food with hooks in Alicante
Juan Pablo II Park in Alicante’s PAU 1 is on high alert following the recent reintroduction of dog food with hooks. This action, which may appear to be...
Sixteen turtles re-enter the sea off Torrevieja a year after being born
Sixteen sea turtles born in 2024 were released this week at La Mata beach. They arrived from the nest of the turtle “Pura Vida” on Los Locos beach....
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...
