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Reg.: Beliche - Dogs in Poor Welfare Conditions
 

Dear Sir,

We are writing regarding the dogs being kept near the reservoir in Beliche.

These 28 dogs are chained in an open field, without protection from the elements. They have no access to veterinary care, shelter, clean water or regular feedings of a suitable diet.

The local authorities have been told about the situation since April 2005, but have not as yet intervened. We understand that the numbers of dogs on the site in Beliche has now been reduced, but that there are still at least ten dogs on site. The authorities have now instructed the owner to remove these remaining dogs and we would like to congratulate your authorities for taking this initiative.

However we would urge you to ensure that this now happens and that the animals are relocated to a safer environment that complies with Portugal’s existing legal animal protection requirements.
We understand that those who have asked for your interference have been informed on your actions and the consequences for the owner and "his" dogs.Is it true that the (stolen?) dogs have returned to their owners. How did you find them and how do you monitor their welfare? What consequences faces the dog-field owner?
Do you monitor and stop this kind of animal abuse in the future?
Please inform us.

We thank you for your consideration in this matter and we look forward to hearing from you in due course.

Yours faithfully,

naam   
land