A large-scale operation by Spain’s Guardia Civil has uncovered a troubling situation in northern Spain, where more than 330 dogs have been rescued from a breeding facility near Monte Areo, in Gijón, following a tip-off.
Spain Expat Press Editorial Team
According to available information, the alarm was raised by an employee of the facility, who spent weeks gathering evidence and photographs before reporting the conditions to the authorities. Her actions ultimately triggered the intervention.
During the inspection, officers from the Seprona environmental unit identified a series of irregularities that could lead to administrative sanctions and potentially criminal charges. The investigation remains ongoing.
Reports indicate that many of the animals were being kept in poor hygienic conditions. Some dogs were confined in limited spaces, surrounded by excrement and without adequate care.
All animals were initially transferred to the Serín Animal Shelter, from where they have been redistributed to various facilities across Asturias and Madrid. Several of the dogs required immediate veterinary attention, although all are now receiving appropriate care.
The relocation effort was made possible through the coordinated work of several animal welfare organisations, which collaborated to ensure the animals were rehoused as quickly as possible.
Die schnelle Reaktion war nur durch die Zusammenarbeit mehrerer Tierschutzorganisationen möglich, die gemeinsam daran arbeiteten, die Tiere innerhalb kürzester Zeit unterzubringen und zu versorgen.
The case once again brings attention to the oversight of breeding facilities in Spain and underlines the crucial role that whistleblowers and public reporting can play in exposing potential animal welfare violations.
