I am delighted that a report by activists SIRIUS has brought the impact of animal husbandry on the island on tourists to the attention of the government. Apparently Tenerife is seen as ‘third-world’ for its treatment of animals. Okay.

I wonder though about the extent of cruelty that was inflicted on the fat, wistful beagle mix that Canarias 24 Hora used to adorn their report. If you wanted to be realistic about it I am sure K9 or Live Arico could supply a heartbreaking number of photographs of abandoned and maltreated animals that would be a better representation of animal cruelty on the island.

Hell. I could provide a better photo myself using a picture given to me by a friend who bought an abused dog off a bar owner.

Thanks to Pamela Heywood (who has a spooky ability to know everything) for the head’s up on this article and to Perikles for reporting it on Tenerife Forum in the first place.

Every dog lover must have his day and if you are within striking distance of Los Gigantes on Sunday then the Live Arico Fun Dog Show will make yours. Expect lots of fun and games and all in a very good cause.

You’d have to be barking not to go really. For more information you can call Eugenio on 649001907 for information or info@livearico.org.

It costs over €2000 a month to support the dogs currently being cared for at Live Arico. You can help and all you’ve got to do is get yourself to the Live Arico Benefit Night at The Theatre Bar at Garden City, San Eugenio on April 20th from 21:00 hrs and be entertained by the likes of Tanya Tevaro, Nick Page and  Suzy Q.

Go along, have fun and give what you can towards a very good cause.

Other Live Arico News:

25th April : Car boot Puerto Santiago

26th April :  Fun Dog Show Los Gigantes

June 2009 : Live Arico Annual Fun Dog Show, Costa del Silencio.

Call Eugenio 649001907 for information or info@livearico.org