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I Photographed Thousands Of People Protesting Against Animal Rights Bill In Spain To Spread Awareness
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I Photographed Thousands Of People Protesting Against Animal Rights Bill In Spain To Spread Awareness

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On February 5th, 2023, thousands of people took to the streets of Madrid, Spain, to protest the lack of progress on the Animal Welfare Act, which excludes hunting dogs. The demonstration was organized by animal rights groups, who are advocating for a new law that would provide greater protection for animals, including hunting dogs, from mistreatment and abuse.

Spain’s current Animal Welfare Act, established in 2003, does not offer adequate protection for hunting dogs, who are often subjected to cruel and inhumane treatment in the hunting industry. The protesters are calling for the new law to include hunting dogs and provide strict penalties for those who mistreat them.

The demonstration began in Plaza del Callao, the city’s central square, and made its way to the Congress of Deputies, the lower house of the Spanish Parliament. Protesters carried signs and chanted slogans demanding that lawmakers take action to protect hunting dogs from abuse and neglect.

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Thousands of people gathered in Madrid to protest for animal rights

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Hunting dogs, also known as galgos, are often used in the hunting of rabbits and hares in Spain. However, many are subjected to terrible living conditions, such as being kept in cramped cages, underfed, and deprived of medical care. Additionally, some hunters engage in cruel practices such as hanging, drowning, or abandoning the dogs when they are no longer useful.

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Animal rights groups lead the demonstration, calling for stronger protections for all animals

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Animal rights activists have long campaigned for the protection of hunting dogs, and their exclusion from the current Animal Welfare Act has been a source of frustration. The protesters are calling for the new law to include strict regulations for the treatment of hunting dogs, including the prohibition of cruel practices.

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The focus of the protest is on hunting dogs, who are often subjected to cruel treatment in the hunting industry

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The Spanish government has promised to update the Animal Welfare Act, but progress has been slow. Animal rights groups are calling on lawmakers to act quickly and ensure that the new law includes hunting dogs and provides meaningful protections for all animals.

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Protesters marched through the streets of Madrid, carrying signs and chanting slogans demanding action

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The protest in Madrid is just one example of the growing global movement for animal rights. Around the world, activists are advocating for stronger animal welfare laws and raising awareness about the treatment of animals in various industries, including the hunting industry.

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The demonstration began in Plaza del Callao, the city’s central square

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The demonstration in Madrid highlights the need for stronger animal welfare laws that protect all animals, including hunting dogs. The exclusion of hunting dogs from the current Animal Welfare Act has been a source of frustration for animal rights activists, who are calling for a new law that provides meaningful protections for all animals, regardless of their intended use. As society evolves, it is our responsibility to ensure that animals are treated with kindness and respect and that their welfare is given the attention it deserves.

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Protesters called for a new law that would provide greater protection for animals, including hunting dogs

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The law would include strict penalties for those who mistreat animals, especially hunting dogs

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Hunting dogs, or galgos, are used in the hunting of rabbits and hares in Spain but are often kept in terrible living conditions

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Animal rights activists have long campaigned for the protection of hunting dogs, and their exclusion from the current Animal Welfare Act has been a source of frustration

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The protesters made their way to the Congress of Deputies, the lower house of the Spanish Parliament

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The demonstration highlights the need for stronger animal welfare laws that protect all animals, regardless of their intended use

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Travis Patenaude

Travis Patenaude

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In 2012 my wife and I were blessed to be rescued by a Galgo named Leena. This scared little white Galgo inspired my wife and I to start Love Hope Believe Galgo Adoption (www.adoptagalgo.com) in 2013. When our group was first starting out, we were lucky enough to have a member of Hearts Speak (www.HeartsSpeak.org) take photographs of our adoptable Galgos. In 2014 I took up photography and joined HeartsSpeak to pay it forward. Internationally renowned dog photographer Travis Patenaude of Stink-Eye Photography creates unique portraits that foster an emotional connection between the subject and the viewer. He believes emotions and feelings are a vital part of telling stories and has to be put in a form that touches the hearts of people' to evoke empathy and to have the viewer want to learn more about the dogs. Travis is an advocate for animal rescue and animal rights, in particular raising awareness for the plight of the hunting dogs of Spain. He has won international awards and have been published across international print, online media, and magazines.

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Travis Patenaude

Travis Patenaude

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In 2012 my wife and I were blessed to be rescued by a Galgo named Leena. This scared little white Galgo inspired my wife and I to start Love Hope Believe Galgo Adoption (www.adoptagalgo.com) in 2013. When our group was first starting out, we were lucky enough to have a member of Hearts Speak (www.HeartsSpeak.org) take photographs of our adoptable Galgos. In 2014 I took up photography and joined HeartsSpeak to pay it forward. Internationally renowned dog photographer Travis Patenaude of Stink-Eye Photography creates unique portraits that foster an emotional connection between the subject and the viewer. He believes emotions and feelings are a vital part of telling stories and has to be put in a form that touches the hearts of people' to evoke empathy and to have the viewer want to learn more about the dogs. Travis is an advocate for animal rescue and animal rights, in particular raising awareness for the plight of the hunting dogs of Spain. He has won international awards and have been published across international print, online media, and magazines.

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Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

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Diana Lopetaitė

Diana Lopetaitė

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Hey there, Pandas! My name is Diana (though some prefer to refer to me as Diane, Deanna, and even Liana sometimes), and I am a Community Post Moderator Lead for Bored Panda. As my position title states, I am one of the people (employed Pandas for bamboo) over here who work with the community side of things on this website to ensure all is well, and while at that, I also help various creators and artists get recognition for the incredible work they do by connecting them to a large worldwide audience. Other than that, outside of work, you can find me brewing a nice cup of coffee, making a pizza from scratch, or baking brownies. I also love traveling, concerts, and cats (heavy on that, because I am a cat mom).

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Lakota Wolf
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How AWFUL that an "Animal Welfare Act" can exclude some dogs based on breed or type!

Jessica Specht
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately, similar things happen in the USA with "Breed Specific Legislation" that focuses on bully breeds, even though most of them that are treated with kindness and love by their owners are a LOT less likely than some other breeds, like chihuahuas and golden retrievers, to bite people.

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Pursuing Peonies
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The title makes it sound like they're protesting animal rights, not protesting the lack of animal rights.

Ohnauuur
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right? I came in here ready to be mad about Spain not caring for animals and it's the exact opposite.

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Lakota Wolf
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How AWFUL that an "Animal Welfare Act" can exclude some dogs based on breed or type!

Jessica Specht
Community Member
1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unfortunately, similar things happen in the USA with "Breed Specific Legislation" that focuses on bully breeds, even though most of them that are treated with kindness and love by their owners are a LOT less likely than some other breeds, like chihuahuas and golden retrievers, to bite people.

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Pursuing Peonies
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The title makes it sound like they're protesting animal rights, not protesting the lack of animal rights.

Ohnauuur
Community Member
1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right? I came in here ready to be mad about Spain not caring for animals and it's the exact opposite.

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