Deliberately hurting, injuring or torturing another living being is one of the most reprehensible acts that can exist. The ways of doing it are diverse and each one more infamous. In fact, although it may seem incredible or absurd to us, there are people so careless and negligent with their pets that they make us lose our capacity for wonder.

In the town of Tabaida, in Tenerife, Spain, five dogs were found locked in a cave in a ravine without food or water.

The deplorable state in which they were found by the police authorities of the Civil Guard givesHe realized that the canines had been in such a sorry situation for some time; They were weak, literally in the bones and their bodies, but mainly their ears were riddled with ticks.

The revealing images captured by security personnel show the quintet of dogs lying limply under the intense heat and harsh sun, characteristic of the summer of this Canary Island, which is located just south of Morocco.

The infection that had developed in their ears was a dantesque spectacle, so the officers decided to act immediately, tearing down the fence that kept them isolated, took them in their arms and transferred them to the Valle Colino Comarcal Shelter, a protector of the area. , where they are being cared for and treated by specialized personnel.

It is necessary for the citizen to report all types of animal abuse, which is not a custom, but rather that a culture is created, to be against the abuse of all types of animals, because they are beings that suffer and feel,” said the shelter spokesperson.

The lack of food, water and ticks had the furry animals starving.

According to the information that has emerged, it seems that the dogs would be under the responsibility of a hunter in the area, who would have already been identified and reported to the authorities, but there is still no resolution on his case.

“The regulations for the dignified treatment of animals establish sanctions for people who neglect or mistreat their pets, and also regulates their sale. It must be ensured that they have sufficient space, adequate nutrition or hydration for as long as necessary,” added the spokesperson.

Unfortunately, humans continue to think that we are superior to the rest of living beings. For this reason, many people continue to treat their pets undignifiedly and leave them at their own risk, as if they were disposable objects, as if they were a blade of straw in the wind.

It is difficult to understand that there are people so careless and selfish with their animals. But fortunately there are also people who are not like that, and they are the ones who should be celebrated and whose behaviors should be imitated. Everything is for the well-being of all the beings that populate this wonderful blue planet.

Share this story with your family and friends and keep in mind that it is important to understand that reporting unfair treatment of any living being is always the right thing to do. Complaint! Our friendly companions from the animal kingdom will thank you.