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Female dog in a trash container: What the Pollença case says about our relationship with animals

The Pollença dog case and what it revealed

A neglected dog was rescued in Pollença after being found in a container. The case led to a cruelty conviction in Mallorca.

Published: April 22, 2026
Female dog in a trash container: What the Pollença case says about our relationship with animals

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What happened to the dog found in a trash container in Pollença, Mallorca?

A seriously ill female dog was found in a waste container in Pollença by municipal workers and later rescued. She was in very poor condition and had signs of long-term suffering, including blindness in one eye, severe damage to the other, wounds and extreme weight loss. The case led to a conviction for animal cruelty and abandonment.

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