Villa de Pozos officials meet with animal welfare organizations

The municipal government of Villa de Pozos, through its Environmental Management Directorate, held a meeting with representatives from 17 animal welfare associations, organizations, and independent rescuers. The meeting, led by Council President Paty Aradillas and Environmental Management Director Alejandro Leal Espinosa, aimed to establish a collaborative agenda for animal protection.

During the session, officials presented an Animal Welfare Report detailing actions taken over the last two years, including responses to animal abuse reports, sterilization and rabies vaccination campaigns, adoption drives, and progress on the Community Animal Program. A central topic was the approval of the Regulation for the Protection and Welfare of Animals, with officials seeking input from civil society to strengthen the regulation and ensure its enforcement.

Discussions also addressed the regularization of voluntary collectors and the removal of working animals from transport, following legal frameworks and welfare standards. The groups agreed to maintain communication and coordinate activities throughout the year, specifically focusing on the December holiday period, when the risk of animal abandonment and the impact of fireworks increases.