Santiago City Hall hosts eighth animal adoption fair

The Santiago City Hall held its eighth animal adoption and welfare fair this Sunday, presenting 25 rescued dogs for adoption. The animals, which included 15 large dogs along with medium and small breeds, had previously received veterinary care, including vaccinations, deworming, and sterilization.

Vice Mayor Mariana Moreno stated that the municipal government is responsible for street animals as mandated by law and emphasized the need for a dedicated animal protection center in Santiago. Such a facility would include a clinical room for surgeries and sterilizations to improve the city's response to abandoned animals.

In addition to the adoption event, the Santiago Uno Provincial Health Directorate's Zoonosis Department provided free rabies vaccinations for local pets.