Spain is the most popular holiday destination for British tourists, and the most popular destination for emigrating Brits. The book highlights the negative and positive British involvement in the Spanish stray dog problem, and also shows how the issue is being addressed by rescue organisations and volunteers. With a firsthand account of finding a sick and uncared for stray on the side of the road, and details of the specific nature of many of the Spanish breeds and hunting pastimes, this unique book reveals a little known face of British and Spanish culture with inside knowledge and insight from all levels. From the Spanish hunting culture to the British tourist culture, a chain of responsibility for the stray dog problem exists that crosses borders and societies. Included are case studies and photos of all aspects of the rescue world, showing just how much can be done with the will and motivation.
● The road trip to Spain and finding Pedro, sick and uncared for ● Reveals a little known face of British and Spanish culture, with inside knowledge and insight from all levels ● British involvement in and responsibility for the strays of Spain ● Founding SOS Animals UK ● The Spanish culture in relation to hunting with dogs ● The work undertaken by rescue organisations ● The ongoing issues concerning the economic and touristic downturn ● Evocative case studies, including before and after information and photos ● Firsthand, front line accounts and experience of dog rescue and rehoming throughout Europe ● Where SOS Animals UK is now after five years
