At a glance
- Spain's Guardia Civil says 46 dogs were removed from a dog training school in Navalcarnero, west of Madrid.
- Nine dogs required immediate hospital care for extreme thinness, anemia and dehydration.
- Authorities say other dogs showed illnesses, parasites, injuries or poor overall condition.
- A dead dog was also found at the property, according to the official report.
- The two male owners are under investigation for alleged animal cruelty. The facility has been closed, and the case has been referred to judicial authorities.
Spanish authorities removed 46 dogs from a training school in Navalcarnero after inspections found serious deficiencies and multiple animals in poor condition, the Guardia Civil announced on August 27. Nine dogs were taken directly to hospitals with extreme thinness, anemia and dehydration.
The Guardia Civil says the school's two male owners are being investigated for alleged animal cruelty. Europa Press and Telemadrid, reporting through EFE, independently published the same core figures and legal status. The men have not been reported as convicted.
Complaints led to inspections in June
The investigation began in June after people living near the school reported concerns about the facilities and an apparent lack of food and water, according to the Guardia Civil. Officers and local authorities inspected the property in Navalcarnero, a municipality west of Madrid.
The official account says inspectors found serious deficiencies at the site. Authorities also found a dead dog. Public reports reviewed by Buddylio do not give a cause of death or identify the dog, so this article does not speculate about either.
Nine dogs needed immediate hospital care
Authorities separated the dogs needing urgent treatment from the larger group in their announcement. Nine were hospitalized immediately for extreme thinness, anemia and dehydration. The remaining dogs were not described as healthy. Officials reported illnesses, parasites, injuries and poor general condition among other animals.
That distinction matters. The official number does not mean only nine dogs needed care. It means nine required immediate hospitalization, while the condition and treatment needs of the other dogs varied.
All 46 dogs were transferred to animal protection groups
The Guardia Civil says all 46 seized dogs were handed to animal protection organizations. The official release does not identify every receiving group or provide individual medical, foster or adoption updates.
The available reports also do not provide a complete breed list, ages for the dogs or a final account of which animals may have had outside owners. Those questions remain open unless the authorities or receiving organizations release further information.
The facility is closed and the case remains under investigation
Authorities closed the training school and brought both owners before judicial authorities. In Spain's legal process, the current announcement describes them as investigated in an alleged animal cruelty case. It does not establish guilt or report a final judgment.
The clearest confirmed outcome so far is the removal of the dogs from the property. Buddylio will update this report if authorities publish material information about the dogs' recovery or the court proceedings.
Sources
How we reported this: Buddylio reviewed the named sources, checked the organizations and figures shown above, and added context for animal lovers. Any illustration is labeled and does not depict the actual animals or scene. This report was checked on August 27, 2026. The owners remained under investigation, and no final judgment was reported. Articles are editorial content, not veterinary advice.
