The Palma Local Police have rescued a dog in a house fire in Palma. According to the force, the intervention took place in a fire that broke out on the ground floor of a four-story building located on Mochuelo street.A call to 092 alerted about smoke coming from inside the building. Within minutes, agents from the Community Proximity Team (ECOP) had moved to the scene and confirmed the presence of dense smoke.

The Tramontana Mountain Range has added a new specimen of black vulture (Aegypius monachus) in recent days. The chick was born on April 18th in a nest that is part of the Fundació Vida Silvestre's monitoring system, a fact that allows for live observation of the entire breeding process and detailed knowledge of the evolution of this emblematic species.

Lolita arrived at Marta Gallego's veterinary clinic in Inca three years ago. Malnourished, with shattered joints from living crammed into a cage, blind in one eye and with very little vision in the other. The initial diagnosis was untreated leishmaniasis and polyarthritis. A man had rescued the Chihuahua from a sack in a dumpster. He thought it was a litter of kittens. "I called the police and reported the owner. He had thrown it in the manure, chip and all," Gallego recalls. When she went to trial, she asked the judge to consider the animal's situation in the sentence. "She just told me, 'Nothing is planned here.' I thought, how could that be, since it was the subject of the trial?" Marta remained silent. No one has reimbursed her for the more than 3,000 euros spent on Lolita, officially in the name of her abuser, who was sentenced to three months in prison. With no prior convictions, he is not required to serve time.

These past few days, the whims of the algorithm have decided to make my feed Instagram phenomenon of theriansThese are people who feel an "inner connection with real animals." In other words, they feel like animals. If they are dogs or cats, they walk on all fours. If they are snakes, they slither with the elegant, scaly undulation of those forked limbs that so many people find unpleasant. Apparently, the phenomenon is viral in Argentina. Perhaps these are people who have realized that trying to be human under the chainsaw regime is impossible. But you don't have to go that far: in some schools in Mallorca, there are already families who empathize with these peculiar identity needs of their children.

Until now, abandoning or surrendering a pet in the municipality of Manacor was free of charge for the owner, and the collection and care of the animal were paid for exclusively by the City Council. Now, however, with the modification of the municipal ordinance, things are changing, and the responsible party will have to pay a series of fees. This week, the Manacor City Council approved an urgent update to the animal welfare ordinance, "which was outdated and did not reflect the real cost of the procedure," explains the Councilor for the Environment, Mateu Marcé.

The Sencelles Town Council has launched a canine genetic census with the aim of improving coexistence in the municipality, promoting responsible pet ownership, and moving towards a cleaner town. This pioneering initiative in the municipality allows for the identification of all dogs through a simple saliva sample and is free for their owners. Registration is mandatory for all dogs living in Sencelles, regardless of whether their owners are registered residents. Registration is free until March 31, 2026. Following the first sessions held on January 16 and 17, the Town Council has scheduled further sessions on January 30 and 31, with appointments still available. One of the main objectives of the genetic census is to reinforce civic responsibility and respect for public spaces. The system will allow for the identification of animals and action to be taken against uncivil behavior, especially regarding the collection of dog feces. The city council wants to emphasize the importance of keeping the streets clean and avoiding practices such as leaving bags of dog feces on the sidewalks, a problem that causes discomfort among residents.

The Son Reus Municipal Animal Protection Center, part of the Palma City Council's Animal Welfare Department, has delivered a pony to the Mounted Police Unit of the Local Police. The animal, rescued from the streets weeks ago, will now participate in educational activities, parades, and other public events. Pancho, as the pony is called, is four years old and was found wandering the streets in a vulnerable state, showing clear signs of stress and disorientation. Since his rescue, he has been at the Son Reus center, where veterinarians and caretakers have provided him with constant attention. From now on, he will live with the other horses of the Mounted Police, based in the Bellver Forest. The professionals discovered that Pancho did not have a microchip, which prevented them from identifying him and locating his owner. Given this situation, the center initiated all the necessary procedures and implemented a care protocol to ensure his physical and emotional recovery.

The Government does not require livestock farming to qualify for the subsidy for building animal enclosures, as stated in the Official Gazette of the Balearic Islands of December 9, 2025, which specifies the requirements for accessing this program. For this reason, a farmer who prefers to remain anonymous has told ARA Baleares that "you can apply for subsidies for building enclosures without owning animals." Along these lines, the farmer believes that the Executive's policies should be "more in touch" with the realities of the sector. "We need to use the land, and therefore, we need to improve the enclosures, which involve very costly investments," he insists. He also points out that the Strategic Plan for the Maintenance of the Livestock Sector, approved in December 2023, makes it clear that "enclosures are very important." But, "then you see that being a livestock farmer doesn't appear in the requirements, nor does it add any points," he laments. Sources at the Ministry of Agriculture argue that the requirement of being a livestock farmer "has not been included in this line of subsidies for a long time," although they point out that this modification was not initiated by the Prohens administration. Furthermore, they indicate that the requirement could have been eliminated because it would allow people who are not livestock farmers to fence their properties to prevent, for example, the entry of wild goats or neighbors' livestock. While the subsidy requirements for traditional fences—which consist of livestock mesh supported by wooden posts—do not mention the obligation to be a livestock farmer, it is required for the other eligible categories, which include terraces and dry stone walls. The aid document describes traditional fences intended for the delimitation or protection of agricultural or livestock areas as eligible for subsidies, provided that the maximum distance between posts does not exceed four meters.

Under the slogan "Adopt them. They also want a Merry Christmas," Palma City Council launched a campaign on Monday aimed at encouraging the adoption of animals, primarily dogs and cats, currently housed at the Son Reus Municipal Animal Protection Center (CSMPA). The campaign has generated some controversy. The Más per Palma party believes it "promotes impulsive adoptions" and "perpetuates the idea that animals are Christmas gifts."

The animals of Sant Joan have an ally in new communication platforms. In the municipality of Pla, the WhatsApp group 'Ayuda animales de Sant Joan' (Help Animals of Sant Joan) has been launched, already boasting over 150 members. The group was created to help lost and found animals in the town. Members can send photos, locations, or any other information that might contribute to improving the animal's well-being. The group's rules guide members on how to act if they find a lost animal. They advise that if they are able to catch the animal, they should call out immediately and are advised to be patient, as its family will often come out.

The Formentera Council has reported to the Nature Protection Service (Seprona) of the Civil Guard the discovery of several bags containing the skeletal remains of dogs and other animals found inside a rocky cavity in the Cabo area of Formentera. According to a statement from the island institution, an environmental agent located the remains and alerted both animal health technicians and Civil Guard investigators. Following an initial inspection, veterinary services confirmed that the remains are dog bones in a state of decomposition, which apparently were deposited there years ago. Other waste of various kinds was also found at the same location, including bags containing the remains of about twenty animals. Now, according to information provided by the Council, Seprona will be in charge of conducting the investigation to clarify the origin and circumstances of this illegal dumping. The island council has reiterated the importance of properly managing animal waste to preserve the territory and guarantee the island's health and environmental safety.

Horseshoe snakes have become an exponentially growing problem in the Balearic Islands. In 2024, in the Pitiusas Islands—where this species has been classified as invasive since 2013 and, therefore, specific campaigns are carried out to eradicate it—the regional government captured 3,878 snakes, compared to 2,007 the previous year. "Specimens of up to almost two meters have been found in the Islands, although the normal length of an adult snake is between one and one and a half meters with a weight of 500 grams," explains Tomàs Bosch, head of Species Protection at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Natural Environment.

A sea turtle has been rescued in Cala Rajada after becoming completely entangled in plastic and manure, according to the Civil Guard. The operation took place last Tuesday when agents from the Underwater Activities Specialist Group (GEAS) and members of the Maritime Rescue Service from Portocristo were conducting a joint operation in the northeast of Mallorca. When they spotted the animal floating in the sea, the agents carefully brought it aboard their vessel to prevent further harm. They then contacted the Palma Aquarium Foundation, which runs the marine wildlife recovery center, and transported the turtle to the port of Portocolom, where it was cared for by specialists. The turtle, named Mimosa – after the Maritime Rescue vessel that participated in the rescue – will be examined and receive veterinary care before its release is considered. Sources from the agency remind the public that, if they find an injured sea turtle, they should call 112 and not attempt to remove any plastic, threads, or nets that may be causing pressure. The animal should be placed in the shade, covered with a damp towel, but without covering its head or shell. The rescue of Mimosa highlights the impact of marine pollution on the wildlife of the Balearic Islands, where several turtles affected by plastic waste or fishing hooks must be treated each year.

The invasive ant Trichomyrmex Destructor It was first detected in the Balearic Islands, specifically in a building in Palma, according to Anticimex. In a statement, they emphasized that it is a "quite harmful invasive species that destroys materials and bites people, which is why it is essential to take extreme precautions and contact pest control experts to prevent its spread," they noted.

Lepidoptera, which include both butterflies and beehive insects, are one of the most diverse and abundant groups of insects in the world. In the Balearic Islands, as elsewhere, they play a fundamental role in maintaining ecosystems: they are pollinators of numerous wild and cultivated plants, constitute an essential food source for birds, bats, and other animals, and act as sensitive indicators of the conservation status of habitats.

The animal rights party Progreso en Verde and the Satya Animal organization demonstrated this Saturday in Palma to protest against the exploitation suffered by horses in the City galleysThey also criticized the City Council's "permissiveness" with regard to violations committed by truck drivers.