The municipality of Telde has become the scene of an incident that has left the local community on edge. A tracking expert and manager of a dog shelter, while carrying out his usual search duties, stumbled upon what appears to be a authentic exploitation of horrors Hidden in a rural area of ​​Gran Canaria, the discovery has brought to light the critical situation of dozens of animals living in squalid conditions that defy any standard of animal welfare.
The alarm was raised by Daniel Moreno, who was tracking Bea, a dog that had disappeared and whose family was desperate to find her. However, what his search dogs picked up wasn't just the trail of the lost pet, but a farm located near the Los Gómez damBetween the El Caracol Bajo and Lomo Los Frailes sectors, reality surpassed any worst expectations. The scene described by eyewitnesses is, quite simply, devastating.
The horrific scene discovered in the Los Gómez area
Upon accessing the site through an area of ​​collapsed wall, the complainant was able to confirm the magnitude of the disaster. It is estimated that there could be [unspecified number of] people at the location. around 150 specimens of Canarian houndMany of them were bound with short chains that caused deep wounds on their necks. Poor hygiene and a lack of basic resources were the norm, with puppies locked in carriers in the sun and mothers who could barely move to breastfeed their young.
The most chilling aspect of the case wasn't just the condition of the living animals, but the evidence of those that didn't survive. During the on-site inspection, several were found. skulls and skeletal remains of canids scattered across the property, accompanied by a foul odor suggesting the presence of recently decomposing bodies. There is strong suspicion that the deceased animals may have been thrown directly into the nearby dam to get rid of evidence of negligence.
Delays in the Seprona intervention and social concern
Despite the seriousness of the events and the provision of graphic material such as videos and photographs, the official response has not been as swift as expected. Moreno has expressed his dissatisfaction because, after contacting the Seprona (Nature Protection Service) of the Civil Guard, he was informed of certain technical problems in communications which would have hindered the receipt of the emails containing the evidence. This delay has raised alarms, as every passing hour is vital for the survival of the weakest dogs that still remain on the property.
The case is now in the hands of other competent animal protection agencies, while urgent precautionary measures are expected. The purpose of the complaint is to have a thorough investigation carried out to determine whether this property was operating as a illegal breeding of hunting dogs and that the animals be immediately seized so that they can receive veterinary care and a chance to find a decent home away from the chains.
This whole situation highlights the need for closer monitoring in rural areas to prevent these establishments from operating outside the law, emphasizing the importance of reporting animal abuse to achieve real change. The community expects the authorities to act decisively to to put an end to the suffering of these dogs and that responsibilities be determined in a case of negligence and cruelty that has exceeded all tolerable limits in a civilized society.
