How much we need these kinds of initiatives to protect the furry ones who live in poor conditions because of people who treat them as if they were real furniture or worthless things. This initiative is pioneering in Europe and unique in Spain, where it can be used to report cases of animal abuse a whirlpool bath, Very useful app called ‘Animal Alert’.
El Animal Justice and Defense Observatory together with donations from a Teaming team they have managed to carry out This app to report animal abuse to report these cases that we often see and don’t know how to respond to. Furthermore, since it’s a very intuitive and simple app, anyone can use it and help furry friends and any other animal find a better life away from such abuse.
This App so far has only been made for Android, but they soon hope to expand it and make it for Apple’s iOS system. This mobile application can be downloaded and in it you can report cases of abuse free of charge and completely anonymously, which will encourage many people to do the same with these cases that happen near them.
On the first page we can see some of the examples that are considered animal abuse Dogs in poor condition, underfed, living on tethers in horrendous sanitary conditions. There are all kinds of situations, and they’re even used for wild animals in circuses and other venues, where they’re subjected to constant abuse.
In this application you can put the photos and videos of the case. In addition, the location should be put by GPS, so that the case can be investigated and something done. You can also write a text to describe the abuse to which the animal is subjected. Simple guidelines to raise awareness around the world thanks to new technologies.
How to report from your mobile phone: Animal Alert and AlertCops
In addition to Animal Alert, there is AlertCops, official service of the Ministry of the Interior that offers a direct channel with the National Police and Civil Guard to report criminal acts, including animal abuse. The app displays the “animal abuse” icon: by pressing it you can choose between voice call o chat, attach photos and videos and send the GPS location to activate the nearest unit (including SEPRONA when applicable). It is free, accessible from official markets and designed so that anyone can report quickly, even as a witness.
What situations are reportable and what data to include
Apps allow reporting lack of nutrition, unsanitary conditions, chained animals, injuries, abandonment o use of animals in shows and captivity that involve abuse. When reporting, explain clearly what is happening, add Graphic material, activate the GPS and write a text with objective details (approximate dates, frequency, if there are more animals, access to the place). The more concrete y verifiable the more information there is, the easier it will be to intervene.
Legal framework and other official channels
Animal abuse is classified in the Penal Code (art. 337, 337 bis and 338), which provides for penalties for mistreat, cause injury, abandon, subject to sexual exploitation or cause unjustified death to pets or others. In serious or ongoing cases, you can also report it to: Local or Autonomous Police, National Police, Civil Guard-SEPRONA o environmental agents; before the Municipal administration; at trial court on guard; or in the Environment ProsecutorAlways include photos/videos, location, and a detailed description of the events.
These digital tools are a spur to awareness And so that no situation goes unpunished. Having Animal Alert and AlertCops installed makes it easy to act in seconds and protect animals with maximum speed and safety.
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