dogs sent to him would not be put to sleep , but Los Alcázares and San Pedro del Pinatar have just awarded their 2017 contracts to a known killing station in Mazarrón , run by Esprineco SL . Dogs taken there will be put to sleep within a short period of time if not claimed by their owners . This is all so that the local authorities can save a paltry 2,600 € a year on costs . The only reason that the Esprineco SL contract comes in slightly cheaper is because they don ’ t keep the dogs for very long . This year alone , 223 dogs have been rehomed by LIPS / Caminando con Ellos , but the dogs just keep coming and they always full to bursting point . Some of the dogs have been there for many years , fed and cared for , in the hope that they will find a home soon .
The volunteers work hard to raise funds to ensure that the dogs are always fed , are healthy and are walked a few times a week , but all of this takes a lot of money and dedication . What they need is regular donations and more volunteers to help . If you would like to donate or get involved , please email Karen MacDonald : losinfiernosdogs @ hotmail . com or call her on 633 357 309 .
In the meantime , local charities are joining forces to try and persuade Los Alcázares and San Pedro del Pinatar town halls to keep their contracts with Los Infiernos Perrera and ensure that stray or abandoned dogs don ’ t end up in a bin bag . There is an online petition that everyone can sign here : https :// www . change . org / p /