One of the biggest problems living in the Campo is the number of homeless puppies. Many local dog owners seem unwilling to pay for vet treatment that would sterilize their animals and regular litters of puppies are the result.
All too often, these lovely animals are abandoned or are left outside places where people know that people are too caring to turn them away. El Bar, in Tallante on the N302 road, regularly finds abandoned dogs on its doorstep. The owners, Frankie and Bill, joke that there is a special offer of a free puppy with every drink. The largely-English regulars do their best but most people already have one or more rescue dogs and homes for the new arrivals are in short supply.
Sharon enjoyed a night out at the bar a few days ago and she was quick to cuddle the latest puppies. These were born next to a village rubbish bin. “I couldn´t take one home as I am not mobile and couldn´t take care of it properly,” she said. “It´s so sad to think that the puppies are having such trouble finding loving homes and that people won´t get their animals neutered. So, the problem will just go on and on. If there is anyone out there who could possibly find it in their hearts to give one of these puppies a home please call in at El Bar.”
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©Phillip Bruce 2009.
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