The animal protection association LanZanimal has publicly denounced a new case of mistreatment in Lanzarote, after finding five hens abandoned inside a cardboard box next to a garbage container in Guatiza. The image, unfortunately repeated, has once again sparked outrage on social networks.
"And the story repeats itself...", begins the message of denunciation that the organization has shared. "These five creatures are already in our center, where we trust they will recover and soon have a dignified life... Human cruelty never ceases to amaze us... How can someone throw a living being in the trash?", they express with impotence.
The association says they are "tired of seeing cases like this", which reflect a worrying lack of empathy towards animals.
LanZanimal wanted to thank the rapid action of the Teguise Local Police, as well as the collaboration of the Animal Welfare area of the Teguise City Council, Gesplan and the Teguise Animal Shelter, who intervened to rescue the birds and deliver them to their care center.
Currently, the hens are in the process of recovery. The association hopes that they can be relocated soon in a safe and respectful environment.
LanZanimal insists on the importance of denouncing this type of act and reminds that animal abandonment and mistreatment is punishable by law. Likewise, they make a call for awareness and responsibility in the possession of animals.
