Animal welfare
900 days in Mallorca dog pound and still looking for a home
"These animals suffer. They are not toys or merchandise, they are living beings that feel, suffer and need love and respect. That is why it is essential to adopt rather than buy, to avoid breeding farms and to encourage sterilisation to reduce overpopulation."
Humphrey Carter06/03/2025 12:54 Horseshoe Snakes thrive in Balearic waters
Sightings of them swimming has led to enhanced protection measures to safeguard native species in Mallorca.
It’s not just snakes “invading” the Balearics
The administration has banned the importation of olive trees during the horseshoe snake’s hibernation period in an attempt to tackle the problem.
Mallorca raccoon invasion
Control of the raccoon in the Serra de Tramuntana, in Mallorca, has been intensified with the acquisition of 150 cages and 85 photo-detection cameras and the reinforcement of the field team with a full-time person and a vehicle.
Outrage over Mallorca cat shooting
“We are appealing to the community for any information that may help to identify the perpetrator and prevent acts of this kind from happening again.”
easyJet goes animal-friendly
easyJet holidays will abstain from featuring or endorsing any harmful animal-related attractions in its tours and activities portfolio.
Pets on the train in Mallorca, mind the ferret!
Reptiles, spiders or insects, as well as dogs on the list of potentially dangerous animals, will not be allowed.
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