Young dog rescued from Madrid balcony

Young dog rescued from Madrid balcony
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By m.p - Apr 1, 2007 - 7:12 PM

Aruk, the dog was abandoned on a Madrid balcony for two weeks. Photo – EFE.

18 month old Aruk was left abandoned when his owners were sent to prison

A dog which had been abandoned on the balcony of a Madrid flat for the past two weeks has been rescued by the Civil Guard, firemen, and members of the animal protection group, El Refugio.

Eighteen-month old Aruk, a cross-breed dog, was kept alive by neighbours putting food over the balcony. They also managed to use a hosepipe to keep him supplied with water.
He was left there when, according to neighbours, his owners entered prison.

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