Overview
- Five inspections found four dead mares and 67 equines in very poor condition on several farms in the province of Zaragoza.
- The Guardia Civil is investigating nine people on suspicion of animal abandonment, animal mistreatment, and belonging to a criminal group.
- Those under investigation include the facility manager, several workers, and owners of some of the horses.
- Surviving animals were transferred to appropriate facilities to receive veterinary care and recovery support.
- Agents say the case came to light with citizen collaboration, and separate recent reports from Valencia describe three rescued dogs that highlight ongoing animal-welfare concerns.