In association with <strong>Costa</strong> Cálida International Radio and www.angloINFO.com As residents of Spain and animal lovers, we have all been touched by the lack of animal welfare here in Spain. Many tourists and expats will be aware that there are many abandoned dogs and cats on the streets, in the countryside and often seen wandering or lying dead on the motorways. If you are an animal lover you will not want to see these sights and there are many reasons why they need to be reduced and stopped, apart from the obvious which is to end the unnecessary animal suffering. Spain needs to be aware that: • Animals in the road are a danger and can cause accidents. • Animals in the streets, on the beaches and in public places, foul the streets and make it unhygienic. • Animals that are not vaccinated can spread disease to our pets. • Animals that are not sterilized will multiply and cause the problems to perpetuate out of control, including impregnating other unsterilized pets. • Bitches constantly in season and giving birth have a shorter lifespan and are prone to disease. • Working dogs, such as hunting dogs, guard dogs, goat/sheep dogs, will be better at performing their jobs if they are healthy and strong. A female unsterilized dog will never be able to be a good working dog when constantly having litters and will be weakened by this. • A male un-castrated dog will be less clean and always distracted by females. A sterilized working dog, taken care of properly, will be a loyal and hard working dog, that will give many years of good work to its owner • Tourists are becoming more aware of the problems in Spain and some ani- Page 74 mal lovers (and there are many), will prefer to visit a country where it is known to be a nation that has animal empathy. Why does Spain have this Problem? • Spain is a modern country in the EU and has advanced in the last 30 years. It is a great country, with constant sunshine, space, beauty, wonderful scenery and beaches, so why do they have such problems with animals? • A misconceived idea of what is culture? There is so much culture in Spain, such as Flamenco. Sadly though, some still call Bull fi ghting – culture…WHY? We do understand in the modern world, that this form of cruelty is barbaric and the bulls suffer fear and pain. If a majority of a nation believes that this is culture and enjoys watching such a terrible spectacle in the belief that it is ok, then the same people will not respect the life of any animal. • A belief that sterilization is wrong or not appropriate. • Not respecting the life of an animal when it is a working animal and disposing of such when it either cannot work, becomes ill, or does not perform. The way of disposing of these animals is said by some of the perpetrators that it is culture. (We cannot use the word culture in this instance; it makes a mockery of the word.) Many may know the terrible suffering that befalls a Spanish hunting dog. This has to be stopped!! Actin needs your support to help us to do this. If you would like to help us to network to save animals, please join our Facebook group Animal Welfare Support Murcia – AWSM, or join our Association group - ACTIN Spain. ACTIN Spain CIF/NIF G30866925 On <strong>September</strong> 5th we are pleased to welcome back Sammy Fitzsimmons to the Beacon of Light Centre and we extend a warm welcome to everyone to join us at our Wednesday meeting This starts at 7pm to 8.30 with healing after the service at the Centre. The month continues with guest mediums: Morag Bullock on <strong>September</strong> 12 th and Marilyn Webb on <strong>September</strong> 19 th . We are delighted that The Beacon of Light will celebrate its 1 year anniversary on the 26 th <strong>September</strong> with our meeting being taken by our popular medium Jimmy Mc Arthur who specialises in Clairsentience which is a wonderful form of physic reading using fl owers. He will also be teaching a workshop on this and other aspects of spiritual awareness. This will take place at our centre at 10am on Thursday 27 th <strong>September</strong>. The spaces for this workshop are limited so it is necessary to call to reserve a place. In the evening we will be having a special celebration party to say a big thank you to all our loyal supporters. The centre continues to grow and to those we have met and those we have yet to meet “a warm welcome” is assured and hopefully the doors of The Beacon of Light will remain open for many years to come. Do you seek a special place? The welcome’s warm, a friendly face, Do you need a place to go? When you feel good or you feel low. Do you want to know some more, For when we exit Earth Plane’s door, Healing you can get from there, Given with lots of loving care. Mediums travel from afar, Some by ‘plane and some by car, Messages of hope to bring, From loved ones as we proudly sing. Life does not end at the grave, Eternal love to you they gave, They’re never very far from you, So very close in all you do. So why not pop along and see, And join us for a cup of tea, If you would like on a Wednesday night, Come to our Centre - The Beacon of Light For further information please phone 620 877 326 email beacon.of.light.murcia@gmail.com http://beaconofl ightmurcia.webs.com or join us on facebook Beacon of Light Murcia Please tell our customers where you saw their advertisement in the <strong>Costa</strong> Cálida <strong>Chronicle</strong> To place an advertisement with us please see page 4 or contact Teresa 619 199 407 www.costacalidachronicle.com email: costacalidachronicle@gmail.com
Please tell our customers where you saw their advertisement in the <strong>Costa</strong> Cálida <strong>Chronicle</strong> To place an advertisement with us please see page 4 or contact Teresa 619 199 407 www.costacalidachronicle.com email: costacalidachronicle@gmail.com Page 75 In association with <strong>Costa</strong> Cálida International Radio and www.angloINFO.com