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The Triple A animal shelter in Marbella, a lifeline for abandoned pets on the Costa del Sol, is in dire straits despite a recent legal victory.
After nearly nine years of defending themselves against unfounded allegations of animal cruelty and other charges brought by ex-employees in 2015, the charity was absolved in February by Malaga’s Provincial Court due to an ‘utter lack of evidence.’ Nonetheless, the ordeal has left Triple A financially crippled, with president Bettina Pietsch pleading for urgent community support to keep the shelter running.
The prolonged case damaged Triple A’s reputation, causing donors to drift away and leaving its accounts ‘at zero.’ Caring for 290 abandoned and mistreated dogs and 320 cats, the shelter faces monthly costs of between €50,000 and €55,000, covering staff wages, food, medication, and external vet bills for emergencies like accident injuries. Even basics like cleaning supplies and cat litter are desperately needed.
Pietsch, never stopped maintaining she was innocent, calls on the Costa del Sol community to restore their trust. Donations can be made directly, or residents can drop off essentials like bleach, pet food, or cooked chicken for sick animals at the shelter. Virtual adoptions (€10 – €15) offer another way to help fund treatments. With only €100,000 annually from Marbella Council covering just two months, Triple A’s survival is in the balance. Come on Costa del Sol community – this is what you do best! Let’s rally to save our furry friends.
Go to Triple A’s GoFundMe page to make a donation today.
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