Algaida Town Hall is urging the Court of Instruction number 12 in Palma to authorise the adoption of nine dogs that have been at the Natura Parc Foundation for over two years. A veterinary report warns that they are suffering from chronic stress and their health is deteriorating.
Algaida Town Hall has once again pressured the Court of Instruction number 12 in Palma to unblock the situation of nine dogs that have been in custody at the Natura Parc Foundation for more than two years. The council is requesting urgent authorisation to allow the permanent adoption of the animals, whose health is worsening due to their prolonged stay at the centre.
The origin of the case dates back to 2024, when two police operations intervened 14 dogs from a house in Algaida owned by a German resident. The animals were found in inadequate conditions, according to animal welfare regulations. Since then, they have remained at the Natura Parc facilities under the municipal contract for the collection and management of abandoned animals, but their future is dependent on a judicial resolution that has yet to arrive.
Of the original 14 dogs, five have been adopted after receiving judicial authorisation, and one died in December 2024. However, nine animals are still waiting for a definitive decision. The Town Hall warns that the passage of time is causing a progressive deterioration in their physical and emotional health.
According to a veterinary report issued by the Natura Parc Foundation in June 2026, the dogs are experiencing episodes of chronic stress, anxiety, and behavioural problems that could become irreversible if their confinement continues. Many are elderly or suffer from chronic conditions that require individualised care that is difficult to provide in a collective environment.
The economic cost is also a concern for the council. In April 2026, the Town Hall already requested to expedite the process, warning of the high expense involved in maintaining the animals. Just for their upkeep, at a cost of 5.50 euros per day per dog, the bill then amounted to 56,210 euros, a figure that continues to rise. This is in addition to veterinary costs, treatments, vaccinations, and deworming, which are also fully borne by the council. Last June, the institution paid 12,303 euros for the maintenance of the dogs.
The Town Hall emphasises that adoption in a family environment would not only improve the quality of life for the animals but would also allow for more adequate attention to their specific needs. Furthermore, the case has sparked notable social interest, with residents and animal rights groups closely following its progress.
The judicial situation remains unresolved, and the council insists on the need for urgency to prevent greater harm to both the dogs and the municipal finances. Meanwhile, the nine animals continue to stay at Natura Parc, awaiting a decision that will allow them to find a permanent home.
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