by Jean | Aug 25, 2026 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
Recently we had to say goodbye to dear old Borrego. The hardest part of being an ARCH volunteer. This aged mule came to us in February, a victim of appalling neglect and abuse. He was skin and bone with an old injury which had healed badly and left him chronically...
by Jean | Aug 25, 2026 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
We have yet another deserving case at the Rescue Centre. Another aged grey mare in a very poor condition, skin and bones, melanomas, overgrown feet. Cariñosa is as loving as her name but has been sadly neglected in her old age. We will be trying to give her a better...
by Jean | May 29, 2026 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
ARCH representatives recently attended a convention at the University of Granada to discuss the new animal laws, organised by Servicios Juridicos Nazaries. There were attendees from other rescue organisations and our Animal Rights lawyer Aritz Toribio. At the end of...
by Jean | May 29, 2026 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
Among a group of equines rescued from appalling conditions in Malaga back in 2020 was a grey mare and her filly foal. The emaciated horses had been roaming around the streets desperately searching for food and had finally been barricaded inside a rubbish dump, where...
by Jean | Apr 21, 2026 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
It is ARCH policy always to prosecute abusive owners and legal fees are another of our expenses. Recently our vet Rocio has been to Court to give evidence in two pending cases, both dating back to 2024. In May 2024 a very sad pony called Guerrero (our name for him)...
by Jean | Apr 21, 2026 | Tales From A.R.C.H.
Our newest arrival is a long-legged colt, jealously guarded by his mum Victoria. After a few worrying days, when we were not sure he would survive, the little man is now up and about and looking well. We have named him Lucero, which means bright or shining star....
