Three starving dogs found injured and tied to a post in Gran Canaria
Three abandoned dogs were found tied to a post in the Guanarteme area of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on Friday night, causing outrage among local residents and animal welfare volunteers.
The animals were discovered near Plaza del Pilar hungry, thirsty and surrounded by urine, according to neighbours who raised the alarm. One of the dogs was also struggling to walk and appeared to have problems with its back legs.
Residents in the area quickly brought the dogs food and water while waiting for the Local Police to arrive. One neighbour reportedly broke down in tears after seeing the condition the animals were in.
Pepi González, president of the Guanarteme neighbourhood association, said the dogs appeared neglected and called for whoever abandoned them to be held accountable. She explained that one of the animals looked seriously unwell and may be suffering from hip problems or arthritis.
The dogs were later taken to the La Favorita animal shelter, where they are now being cared for as they await adoption. None of the animals were microchipped, making it impossible to trace their owner so far.
Two of the dogs are believed to be elderly, while the smallest dog is the one suffering from the limp. A local woman named Lidia has already shown interest in adopting the injured dog. She and her daughter already care for nine rescued animals, many of them older or previously abandoned pets.
According to shelter staff, the dogs are now eating and drinking normally and are being kept together in the same enclosure. However, residents say the case highlights the growing pressure on animal shelters across the island.
La Favorita is currently caring for around 166 dogs in need of homes. During April alone, Las Palmas City Council’s animal welfare service took in 19 dogs, while 11 were successfully adopted and four were returned to their owners.
Councillor for Social Welfare, Care and Health, Carmen Luz Vargas, said the figures reflect the city’s ongoing work to promote responsible pet ownership and encourage adoption. She also stressed that public involvement remains essential in tackling animal abandonment.
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