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By Nikki Luxford
A PROTEST against the possible change in law regarding animal sanctuaries and protection pounds took place in Valencia on Saturday night.

If an amendment to law 4/94 is passed, private enterprises will be allowed to take over the care of homeless and abandoned animals, therefore eliminating the need for non-profit rescue centres and associations.

More than 1,000 people turned out with their dogs on the day, which marked International Animal Rights day.

Placards and banners bearing the slogans ‘We want to give love, not money‘, and ‘Defend their rights’ were brandished.

A Spanish woman who was present at the demonstration said: “If it had not been for the rescue centres, my three dogs would not be here today.

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