Day: October 7, 2014

Cat rescued from palm tree by firemen

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It’s not just a UK story – the Spanish firemen are also happy to rescue cats, as we found out today in Almería city! A cat had been stuck in a 5 metre tall palm tree for the last three days, on the street just in front of the regional delegation of the Education ministry in Almería city. The bomberos spent a couple of days watching the animal, and when they finally decided it was Continue reading Cat rescued from palm tree by firemen→

Capitan the rescued donkey “as good as new”

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Capitan was the donkey that was roaming wild amongst the back streets of Almería city, being stoned by children and ill treated by certain people for amusement, until the poorest section of the city demanded that action was taken. Eventually, thanks to pressure from a section of society not usually associated with authority or helping the police (other than “with their enquiries”), Capitan was rescued, his former owner was found and prosecuted, the kids who Continue reading Capitan the rescued donkey “as good as new”→

AUAN “impatient” for planning law to be changed ASAP

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AUAN press release 07/10/14: Responding to today’s announcement of the initiation of a parliamentary bill to amend the Planning Laws of Andalusia (LOUA) to deal with illegal land divisions, thus allowing more houses to be regularized ……. SOHA and AUAN are pleased with the agreement reached between PSOE and IU in relation to this initiative.   But at the same time we are impatient for this change to be made law as soon as possible. Continue reading AUAN “impatient” for planning law to be changed ASAP→

Don’t kill my dog pleads Ebola victim

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The nurse with Ebola in Madrid has issued a desperate plea along with her husband to prevent the health authorities destroying their beloved dog. Madrid had said that it’s possible the animal has Ebola – it is unknown if this is possible, although some studies suggest that canines may be able to transmit the virus. In any case, the husband of the nurse, who has gone into voluntary quarantine whilst his wife is being treated, Continue reading Don’t kill my dog pleads Ebola victim→