Spain Trip#1: Dogs in Spain: Pampered or Homeless

This is first of what will be many blogs

Dog walk in a Seville square

 about our 4 major city tour of Spain. Since we are dog dads and dog rescuers I thought I would bring attention to the treatment of dogs throughout the areas we visited.

A pampered dog

PAMPERED - Spain is definitely a dog loving country. So many people walk their dogs and so many shops allow dogs inside. There are a number of dog shops and people have nice collars, leashes and harnesses for their dogs. Most are responsible and pick up after their dogs.

We did see one Weimaraner and 2 Dachshunds which is coincidental as that's the same as our kids.

Dachshund in Seville hotel

HOMELESS - there are also a number of homeless men and women who have dogs. We don't understand that and find it extremely disconcerting. We assume the people can go to a shelter to get care for themselves but wonder about the dogs. We gave several money or food but of course that doesn't solve the problem.

LOCAL INTERVIEW - I stopped a resident of Granada, Spain and asked why homeless people have dogs and she said she didn't know and it is common. She said perhaps people will give money if someone has a dog. It's a sad situation for the dogs and the people.

Spain Trip Blog #2 continues on Monday (and will run weekdays)