INTRODUCTION
For years now, the dogpound in Puerto Real, near the animal shelter Kimba, has been accused of malpractice. Never before has there been proof of what really happens behind the gates of this place. But now there's finally proof and a legal suit has been filed against the dogpound.
The authorities in Cádiz, a southern province of Spain, have for many years dealt with homeless animals in a very disrespectful and dishonourable manner. Animal protectionists have tried to change the situation but have to date been powerless to change the status quo. We need your help: please sign the petition!
Just how awful the current practices are was made clear to the public at large this past week.
A few weeks ago, an Italian couple, Jo Fiori and Simone Rigui, had asked the local Spanish police for the address of a local boarding kennel. They were informed of the local dogpound as it also functions as a boarding kennel. When, three days later, the couple came to collect their dogs, they were informed that all three of their dogs had been killed. One of the bodies was in the freezer, the other two had been cremated.
ILLEGAL SUBSTANCE
The couple had an autopsy peformed on the frozen dog and evidence was found that the dog had been klled using an illegal substance that causes muscle paralysis and asphyxiation. In collaboration with an organisation in Madrid a legal suit was submitted with the Spanish police. The police raided the dogpound and found that this substance had been in use for many years; tens of thousands of animals had been killed in this manner. The case is in the process of being brought to court.
MUNICIPALITIES
As a result of the ensuing commotion many former employees have come forward. Photos and videos are now available showing piles of dogs and cats slowly dying. Eye witness accounts tell of animals being randomly injected with random doses. The municipalities have known about these practices for a long time but nevertheless continue to financially support the dogpound. They have done this in the dave of the recent law on animal welfare that clearly stipulates that municipalities are responsible for the humane care and disposal of homeless animals.
THE LAST NEWS:
Simone Rigui, the owner of the three dogs, is in the Prison of Puerto II now, because he was accused of crimes that he did not commit by two "ladies" of the city council of aggression in the manifestation against the perrera of Puerto Real (Cádiz), without any other witnesses and without evidence. Simone Rigui will be released on bail, if he or Spanish shelters can get 3000 Euros.Video
http://www.cuatro.com/videos/index.html?xref=20071007ctoultnot_3.Ves&view=alta%22%3Ehttp://www.cuatro.com/videos/index.html?xref=20071007ctoultnot_3.Ves&view=alta
DEFINITIVE CHANGE
The time has come for a definitive change in the Spanish policies concerning homeless animals. Together with Spanish animal rights organisations we see this as THE moment to convince the municipalities to review their policy. This dogpound is financed by 15 municipalities in the province of Cádiz!
The problem of stray animals requires an approach worthy of a modern, developed nation. Let your voice be heard; sign the petition against the inhumane practices dealing with homeless animals and demand structural improvements in the manners of dealing with homeless animals in Spain. Pressure from foreign countries will most certainly help!
The full story, including photos and videos showing the inhumane practices of “la perrera de Puerto Real”, can be found on the website of:
http://www.dierenhulpcadiz.nl/
Be warned, as the images can be shocking.
PETITION:
I protest against the way the authorities of the province of Cádiz treat the animals and totally neglect animal wellfare.
I demand not only that the authorities break all contracts existing with “la perrera de Puerto Real” but also change their policies with respect to animal welfare and in particular the way the homeless animals of the province are treated.
To achieve this we need:
- educational projects.
- citizen awareness campaigns aiming to achieve a change in attitudes towards companion animals.
- castration/sterilization campaigns.
- the application of the Andalusian Law for the Protection of Animals.
- abandonment of the indiscriminative application of euthanisation.
- help to and collaboration with the local Organizations for the Protection of Animals
PETITION ON LINE:
http://www.petitiononline.com/perrera/petition.html
PROTEST LETTERS:
Please send your protest letter to tell the local authorities and the press that "THIS IS NOT THE WAY TO TREAT THE ANIMALS, AND THIS IS NOT THE WAY TO TREAT THE TOURISTS".
Emals address of the local authorities and the press:
aytocadiz.turismo@telefonica.net,
turismo.playa@hotmail.com,
atenciudadano.PLCADIZ@telefonica.net,
oficina.turismo@puertoreal.es,
secretaria@diariodecadiz.es,
cartasdirector@ideal.es,
cadiz@publicacionesdelsur.net,
cartas@lavozdigital.es,
digital@lavozdecadiz.com,
ciudadanos@lavozdigital.es,
lectores@lavozdigital.es,
actualidad@lavozdigital.es,
vidayocio@lavozdigital.es,
agenda@lavozdigital.es,
lasalud@lavozdigital.es,
redaccion@vivacadiz.net,
rnavas@diariodejerez.com,
jerez@publicacionesdelsur.net,
redaccion@vivajerez.es,
elfaro@publicacionesdelsur.net
You can get Italian info in:
http://www.dogwelcome.it/spagna2007.html
You can get Spanish info in:
http://www.nomeabandones.org/b2evo/blogs/index.php?blog=6&m=20071018
