WHO ARE WE?
Background information on the Costa Animal Society
CAS was founded in 1986 as a registered charity for the sole purpose of helping abandoned and maltreated animals.
Over the years, CAS has
rehoused hundreds of animals in Nerja, Frigilana, Torrox, Cómpeta and district
and is
always interested in hearing from anyone who could adopt a dog or cat.
On this page
WHAT CAS STANDS FOR
CAS FORCED TO CUT BACK
CAS REFINES ITS GEOGRAPHICAL ARE OF OPERATIONS
CAS AND OUR GERMAN AND DUTCH PARTNERS
ANDALUCÍA'S ANIMAL PROTECTION LAW
CONTACT CAS!
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WHAT CAS STANDS FOR
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CAS FORCED TO CUT BACK The Costa Animal Society has announced a cut-back in the organisation’s operations as a result of the present economic situation. With a large debt now accumulating and the global crisis likely to continue for some time, the CAS committee has reluctantly agreed the following measures with immediate effect. No more dogs will be taken into kennels and paid for by CAS. The number of dogs presently in kennels is 21 (although it has been as high as 35) and this number must be further reduced. No more cats or kittens will be taken into kennels and paid for by CAS. The change means that CAS will rely even more on those who offer to foster stray and abandoned animals until permanent homes cane be found for them. Anyone finding an animal will now have to share the responsibility of its welfare until a new owner can be arranged. CAS volunteers will no longer be able to take charge of such dogs and cats. During 2008, CAS home 149 dogs, 39 puppies, 194 kittens and 32 cats. CAS hopes that this unfortunate decision can be reversed in time with increased funding. Donations can be made directly into CAS’s Bank Account : Cajamar 3058 0728 03 2720100283 IBAN. ES58 3058 0839 6827 2000 0283 Cheques or cash can be sent or delivered to he CAS Office, Calle Antonio Ferrandis, Nerja. Open 10am to 1pm Monday to Saturday. Telephone 95 252 3607 (10am-1pm). The Costa Animal Society, sadly, has had to define its geographical area of operations. While the organisation has around 200 paying members, it is only a handful of volunteers who turn out when required, meaning that there is a limit on the resources the group can offer. So, with immediate effect (November 2008), CAS regrets that it can only accept calls from an area centred on Nerja and reaching to Maro in the east, Torrox in the west and a line between Frigiliana and Cómpeta in the north. Naturally, we would be extremely please to hear from volunteers outside this area to whom we could pass on pleas for help. The situation has been brought home to members recently by the anger directed at them down the phone from those to whom help cannot be offered. CAS has never described itself as an animal rescue service, although many people clearly believe it is, assuming that its volunteers will turn out at any time of the day or night, and be prepared to travel any distance. CAS’s objective is clearly defined as having the sole purpose of helping abandoned and maltreated animals, although volunteers will always give assistance where possible, and that’s what the group will continue to do as we move into a New Year. CAS is happy, however, to help those outside its area who have animals seeking new homes. Simply email a high definition digital photograph, along with a history and description of the animal, and it can be displayed on this website as well as the websites of our Dutch and German colleagues. Any enquiries about the animal will then go directly to the individual seeking a home for it. |
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CAS AND OUR EUROPEAN PARTNERS
We Further information from Jane (+34) 616 530 071 or email her here. CAN YOU HELP?
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Andalucía
Law of Enacted 10 December 2003 |
Ley de
Protección Entrada en vigor el diá 10.12.2003 |
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Owners' Obligations The owner of the animals have the obligation to keep the animals - - in good sanitary and hygienic conditions - in accomodation adequate for the size and breed - provide the feeding necessary for their normal development - provide personal identification within three months after their birth - provide obligatory injections and treatment for their health Dogs should wear a collar and lead and always be controlled by their owners in public places. Excrement left by animals should be removed from public places.
Prohibited Activities Mistreatment of
or physical aggresion towards animals Abandoning
animals Keeping animals
permanently chained Using animals as
prizes in fairs or tombolas Dog and cock
fighting Keeping animals
in places where they cause inconvenience Selling animals
illegally, and selling animals to purchasers under 16 years of age.
Exploitation of
working animals. Leaving poison
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Obligaciones Los propietarios de animales tienen la obligación de mantenerlos :- - en buenas condiciones higiénico-santitarias -en alojamiento adecuado según la raza o especie - facilitarle la alimentación necesaria para su normal desarrollo. - identificación individual dentro del plazo máximo de tres meses desde su nacimiento - realizar las vacunaciones o tratamientos obligatorios para la salud del animal Los perros deben ir sujetos por una correa, siempre conducidos por su propietarios en las vías espacios públicos La recogida de los excrementos de los animales en las vías publicas
Prohibiciones: Maltratar o agredir fisicamente a los animales. (multas de €75 -30,000) El abandono de
animales Mantenerlos
siempre atados Utilizarios como
premio en ferias y tómbolas Las peleas de
perros y gallos Mantener
animales en lugares donde ocasionen molestias La venta
ambulante e ilegal, Explotarlos en
su trabajo Depositar veneno en espacios y lugares públicos (multas de €2,000 - 30,000) |
CONTACT CAS
The Costa
Animal Society relies on money raised from local events
organised by its members and supporters.
CAS
OFFICE
Calle Dr Ferran 12,
Edificio Malaguete (bajo),
Nerja 29780,
Málaga,
España
Telephone
and Fax
(+34) 95 252 3607
Office Hours
Monday - Saturday 1000 - 1300 CET
(0900 - 1200 in the
UK, Ireland and Portugal)
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