
The Guardia Civil has launched a campaign warning people about the dangers of the processionary caterpillar.
The Guardia Civil has launched a campaign warning people about the dangers of the processionary caterpillar.
Spanish warning about insect dangerous for people and deadly for dogs
Contact with their hair can cause rashes, intense itching, inflammation and, sometimes, severe allergic reactions.

A man walking his three dogs in Palma
A man walking his three dogs in Palma.
Letter to the editor: Santa Ponsa's "Poodunnit"
People of Santa Ponsa/Playa De Calma a kind word of warning regarding Atomic Mud Bombs all over every pavement, walkway and beach.
Dog dies in Mallorca motorhome blaze
Controversy over motorhome and caravans in Mallorca has been mounting
Are pets racist? Wales' green space debate sparks controversy
I hadn’t really considered whether dogs were racist or cats, for that matter, but thanks to this joyless Welsh think tank, now I know.

People walking dogs on their leashes
People walking dogs on their leashes.

A man walking his dogs on a leash in Palma.
A man walking his dogs on a leash in Palma.
Responsible dog walking in Mallorca: The importance of leashing up when asked
If you have a dog, and you see another one on a lead, put yours on a lead.
Paws to the rescue: trained dogs help save lives at Spanish beach
Stories of their life saving prowess are the stuff of legend.
In the doghouse
I have a few pet hates if you pardon the pun, with the main one being those that do not pick up their dog mess.

A person walking with their dog
A person walking with their dog.

Emergency services and police at the scene of the attack.
Emergency services and police at the scene of the attack.
Woman seriously injured after being attacked by three pit bulls in Mallorca
Most pit bull-type dogs descend from the British Bull and terrier.
Daring rescue of two dogs lost in Mallorca mountains
Firefighters had to abseil down to reach and rescue the animal.

The new anti-turd campaign in Santa Ponsa.
The new anti-turd campaign in Santa Ponsa.
Spanish police rescue 400 animals, arrest 13 in illegal traffic ring bust
The ring imported pets from eastern Europe.
- Spain at boiling point over eggs!
- Now there's a proposal for a fifteen-year residency requirement to buy a home in the Balearics
- A Good Friday. Britain's biggest cruise ship heads for Palma for Easter
- Ryanair launches subscription that waives fees for reserved seats and insurance
- Super luxury British hotels set to open in Mallorca this summer
Comment
Dog Mania: Obsession, disrespect, and the decline of consideration
It still saddens me for example to see such a beautiful little reserve like La Gola in Puerto Pollensa, strewn with dog faeces on the paths and in the grass areas.
Neville James-Davies14/02/2025 10:21