Latin American municipal animal welfare

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Brazilian towns conduct animal health mutirões for horses, dogs and cats

   Limeira ran a lab‑exam campaign for horses and mules, while Guaramirim held a free spay‑neuter drive for dogs and cats, both municipal animal‑welfare mutirões in Brazil.

2. 3 days ago

   [HEALTH] 9 sources

   Municipal Animal Health Campaigns Expand Across Mexico, Argentina and Colombia

   Free vaccination, deworming and sterilization campaigns are underway in Mexican, Argentine and Colombian municipalities, including Nava, Huixquican, San Juan and Bogotá, to improve animal welfare and public‑pet

3. 5 days ago

   [CULTURE] 8 sources

   Colombia launches dog adoption event in Manizales and offers 12,000 free sterilizations in Bogotá

   Manizales held a Doggy Tinder adoption event for rescued dogs, while Bogotá opened 12,000 free sterilization slots for pets in August 2026.

4. 6 days ago

   [HEALTH] 16 sources

   Brazilian cities launch free animal castration and rabies vaccination

   Four Brazilian municipalities are running free animal health programs: castration in Santo Antônio de Lisboa and Goiânia, and rabies vaccination in Salvador and Santana do Paraíso.

5. 8 days ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Mobile Veterinary Clinics Bring Free Pet Care to Communities in Argentina and Chile

   Olavarría, Argentina, and Huara, Chile, launched mobile veterinary clinics offering free pet sterilisation, consultations and low‑complexity surgeries to improve animal‑health access in remote communities.

6. 9 days ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Argentinian municipalities expand animal health services and digital IDs

   Escobar and Nueve de Julio municipalities in Argentina renovated animal health facilities, expanded free sterilization and rabies‑vaccination programs, and introduced a digital pet ID system.

7. 13 days ago

   [CULTURE] 34 sources

   Brazilian cities roll out animal adoption fairs and rabies vaccination drives

   Brazilian municipalities expand free rabies vaccinations and host adoption fairs, while a cleanup in João Pessoa tackles illegal waste; Puebla launches a cat‑festival with vaccination and adoption.

8. 15 days ago

   [HEALTH] 27 sources

   Mexican municipalities ramp up animal welfare programs

   Mexican cities launch food aid, new shelters, vaccination, sterilisation and adoption drives, plus stricter animal‑cruelty laws, to boost animal welfare regionally.

9. 16 days ago

   [HEALTH] 6 sources

   Argentina's Dog Ownership Rises on World Dog Day, Boosting Health

   Around 80% of Argentines own pets, including 16 million dogs, and most view them as family; studies show dog companionship lowers stress and improves mental health, highlighted on World Dog Day.

10. 16 days ago

    [HEALTH] 7 sources

    Bogotá’s IDPYBA launches virtual training program for responsible pet ownership

    IDPYBA in Bogotá offers free virtual training on responsible pet care and dispelling pitbull myths, with bi‑weekly sessions on Microsoft Teams through Aug 2026.

11. 17 days ago

    [HEALTH] 10 sources

    Argentine Cities Roll Out Free Veterinary Services and Pet Health Campaigns

    Argentine municipalities in Río Grande, Godoy Cruz, Corrientes and Lanús launched free veterinary services, including chip implantation, vaccinations, neutering and emergency care for pets.

12. 19 days ago

    [HEALTH] 6 sources

    Argentina and Chile Issue Winter Pet Care Guidance and Legal Rules

    Río Grande, Argentina, released winter pet‑care tips, while Chile’s Ley Cholito mandates shelter and penalties for exposing pets to cold, linking practical advice with legal responsibilities.

13. 20 days ago

    [HEALTH] 23 sources

    Brazilian municipalities roll out animal‑welfare campaigns and events in July 2026

    Brazilian cities launch animal‑welfare drives in July 2026, including festivals, micro‑chipping milestones, anti‑rabies vaccinations and dozens of adoption and neutering events.

14. 21 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources

    Animal Rescue Donation Drives Scheduled in Peru and Ecuador

    HOPE's Gran Huellatón in Arequipa (18 July) and Quito's Donatón 2026 (1‑2 Aug) will collect supplies for abandoned pets and offer veterinary services.

15. 21 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Brazilian cities boost animal welfare with expanded castration program and pet‑shop video rules

    Petrolina expands its spay‑neuter program with more vets, targeting up to 800 surgeries monthly, while Caruaru mandates video recording of pet‑shop grooming services, imposing fines for violations.

16. 22 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Mexico pet services sector expands sharply amid rising pet parenting

    Mexico's pet services are booming, with veterinary demand up 43% and pet funeral services growing 25‑30% annually as pet parenting becomes mainstream.

17. 23 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Pet Welfare Festivals in Peru's Pueblo Libre and Ecuador's Quito

    Free veterinary services and adoption drives were held at a pet festival in Pueblo Libre, Peru, while Quito, Ecuador hosted a two‑day animal‑rescue fair gathering 23 foundations to collect donations for rescued

18. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 17 sources

    Mexico advances national animal‑welfare law recognizing animals as sentient beings

    Mexico proposes a national animal‑welfare law recognizing sentient beings; Quintana Roo seeks similar reforms, Spain issues a police guide on animal abuse, and Argentine cities launch adoption and registration‑

19. 24 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Chile expands free pet sterilization program to Vicuña and Tomé

    Chile's Subdere funded free sterilization of 1,000 pets in Vicuña and 1,500 pets in Tomé, part of a larger PTRAC program supporting animal welfare and public health.

20. 25 days ago

    [HEALTH] 13 sources

    Mérida expands animal welfare program with mass sterilizations and adoption drive

    Mérida reports 4,268 pet sterilizations, plans a 600‑surgery free day, and runs July adoption fairs with the “Haz match” campaign to place rescued animals in homes.

21. 26 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Jakarta Launches Mobile Animal Clinic to Advance City’s Pet‑Friendly Goal

    Jakarta’s governor and DPRD member Hardiyanto Kenneth unveiled five mobile animal‑clinic vans to improve pet care, aim to sterilise 23,000 animals in 2026, and support the city’s animal‑friendly goals.

22. 26 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Brazil anti-rabies vaccination drives protect pets in Rio Branco and Mossoró

    Free anti‑rabies shots are being offered to dogs and cats in Rio Branco’s supermarkets and Mossoró’s health centers, vaccinating thousands while Acre’s MDB negotiates control of the Ieptec institute.

23. 26 days ago

    [HEALTH] 11 sources

    Mobile Veterinary Clinic to Serve Sorocaba's Ipanema do Meio Neighborhood

    A free mobile veterinary clinic will serve Sorocaba's Ipanema do Meio from 13‑17 July, targeting low‑income families and offering preventive pet care.

24. 26 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Mexican Mayors Launch Veterinary Initiatives in Culiacán, Cuautitlán

    Mexican mayors in Culiacán and Cuautitlán announced municipal support for veterinary services, including a 1.2 million‑peso credit for a local clinic and a 17 million‑peso animal hospital opening on July 27.

25. 26 days ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Buenos Aires provides free dental, eye and pet rabies vaccination services in July

    Buenos Aires will offer free dental and eye care July 13‑17 and free rabies shots for pets July 11‑12 at multiple neighborhoods, with online appointments for clinics and no‑appointment walk‑ins for vaccinations

26. 27 days ago

    [HEALTH] 9 sources

    Argentina and Mexico municipalities offer free pet sterilization this July

    Municipalities in Argentina, Mexico and Spain are running free pet sterilization and vaccination programs in July, with mobile clinics, pre‑registration and specific eligibility rules.

27. 28 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    João Pessoa’s Municipal Pet Hospital Marks Two Years with Over 173,000 Free Services

    João Pessoa’s municipal “Hospital do Pet” marks its two‑year anniversary, reporting over 173 000 free veterinary procedures since July 2024, including 121 129 in 2025 and 52 360 in the first half of 2026.

28. 29 days ago

    [HEALTH] 7 sources

    Brazilian municipalities expand free rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats

    Brazilian cities launch free rabies vaccinations for dogs and cats, with training, mobile clinics, and expanded veterinary services to boost pet immunization and public health.

29. 29 days ago

    [HEALTH] 16 sources

    Nova Iguaçu expands free dog and cat spay program with 260 new slots

    Nova Iguaçu adds 260 free spay slots, bringing the month’s total to 1,040 surgeries and over 4,000 animals sterilized since 2023.

30. 29 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources

    Argentina launches community pet adoption drive and QR ID system for lost animals

    Argentina's DABA offers 89 vaccinated, microchipped pets for adoption, while a local group rolls out free QR tags to quickly locate lost dogs and cats.

31. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Bogotá expands free pet sterilization program as Peru advocates for animal protection measures

    Bogotá rolls out 10,500 free pet sterilizations, while Peru's Karina García pushes for humane animal‑protection policies amid stray‑dog concerns.

32. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 5 sources

    Bogotá launches large‑scale adoption drive for 70 rescued pets

    Bogotá’s IDPYBA seeks homes for ~70 rescued dogs and cats in three July adoption events, requiring identification, residence proof, and a psychological interview for adopters.

33. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    San Salvador de Jujuy municipality expands free pet rabies vaccination and opens winter children colonies

    San Salvador de Jujuy extends its free pet rabies vaccination campaign and launches winter colonies for children aged 6‑13, offering health services and recreational activities.

34. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Paraíba launches 3,100 dog and cat sterilization slots in July

    Paraíba's Pet program will offer 3,100 free dog and cat sterilizations in July across 16 cities, using mobile units to improve animal welfare and control stray populations.

35. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Puerto Vallarta and Bogotá launch free July pet sterilization drives

    Puerto Vallarta and Bogotá announced July free pet sterilization programs, with mobile units and fixed clinics offering surgeries, vaccinations, and adoption events across multiple neighborhoods.

36. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Brazil expands animal welfare programs in Santa Catarina and Salvador

    Santa Catarina spent 76% of its R$17 M animal sterilization budget, while Salvador intensified enforcement of its animal abandonment law, highlighting Brazil's growing animal welfare initiatives.

37. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Municipal Service Days Launched in La Niña and Sierra Chica, Argentina

    Municipal outreach events on July 8 will bring services to La Niña and Sierra Chica, Argentina, including health, licensing, consumer aid, waste education, and pet vaccination.

38. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Police rescue dozens of dogs from abuse in Argentina

    Argentinian authorities rescued dozens of dogs from abuse, charged a man over five dead dogs, and seized weapons in a Charadai raid.

39. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Mazatlán mayor launches pet sterilization truck and pledges rural water, works, security

    Mazatlán's city government deploys a pet‑sterilization truck on July 3 and, after a meeting led by interim mayor Minerva Osuna Zavala, promises water, infrastructure and security improvements for its rural vill

40. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources

    Dog Colapinto Available for Adoption in Olavarría, Argentina

    Colapinto, a healthy, vaccinated dog in Olavarría, Argentina, seeks a family through the municipal ‘Querer es Cuidar’ adoption program.

41. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 11 sources

    Barracão municipality launches free rabies vaccination for dogs and cats on July 11

    Barracão offers free rabies shots for dogs and cats on July 11 at Escola Eurilemo’s gym, in partnership with local health programs.

42. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Choapa, Chile rolls out livestock support and free pet sterilization initiative

    Choapa province launches winter livestock aid and a free sterilisation program for 4,000 dogs and cats, aiming to support farmers and control pet populations.

43. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Guaramirim opens 400 slots for pet sterilization drive under Santa Catarina program

    Guaramirim opens registration for 400 free dog and cat sterilizations under the Pet Levado a Sério program, scheduled for July 4‑5, targeting 1,001 procedures by 2026.

44. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Pernambuco Governor Raquel Lyra Sets Goal of 40,000 Animal Sterilizations with Mobile Clinic

    Pernambuco’s governor Raquel Lyra set a new target of 40,000 free dog and cat sterilizations by year‑end, expanding the Castramóvel program that has already completed over 20,000 procedures across the state.

45. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 8 sources

    Manaus hires 295 staff for 2026 animal rabies vaccination campaign

    Manaus seeks 295 temporary workers—vaccinators, assistants, tabulators, vets—for its 2026 animal rabies vaccination drive, offering salaries up to R$8,764 and a 36‑hour weekly schedule.

46. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Spain expands pet-friendly beaches and free veterinary services

    Spanish towns are opening dog‑friendly beaches and running free vaccination and sterilisation campaigns to improve pet welfare.

47. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 11 sources

    Free animal sterilization campaigns expand in Argentina and Mexico

    Argentina and Mexican municipalities launch free sterilization and veterinary programs to reduce stray animal populations, including mobile clinics, mass campaigns, and new equipment.

48. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    São Joaquim de Bicas and Nova Iguaçu launch free pet sterilization drives

    São Joaquim de Bicas and Nova Iguaçu in Brazil opened registration for free municipal pet sterilization programs, offering hundreds of slots and specific eligibility criteria.

49. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Mexican animal shelters launch dog adoption campaigns

    Animal shelters in Veracruz and Yucatán promote dog adoption, highlighting benefits for owners and seeking donations to support rescued dogs.

50. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources

    Pet abandonment surges in Colombia and Mexico, driving stray dog growth

    Abandonment drives stray dog growth in Colombia and Mexico, with experts calling for sterilisation and responsible ownership.

51. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Argentina hosts animal welfare drives in Ushuaia and San Luis del Palmar

    Animal welfare drives held in Ushuaia and San Luis del Palmar, Argentina, with volunteers walking 18 dogs and over 150 pets receiving sterilization, vaccination and deworming.

52. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Pet Birthday Parties Surge in Argentina as Adoption Fairs Expand in Mexico

    Argentina sees a boom in pet birthday parties while Mexico's Gran Patio Zaragoza hosts monthly adoption fairs, highlighting a growing pet‑centric culture in both countries.

53. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Mexican municipalities launch free pet sterilization campaigns

    Cancún and Yecapixtla in Mexico launched free dog and cat sterilization campaigns in late June to curb stray populations and promote public health.

54. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Mexican towns grapple with animal‑related sanitation problems

    Residents in Puerto Vallarta and Baca, Mexico, report unsanitary animal farms and stray‑cat infestations at markets, urging authorities to act.

55. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Hungary's national animal welfare body launches 50‑million‑forint sterilisation program

    Hungary's MÁOSZ began a 50‑million‑forint animal sterilisation programme in March 2026, treating over 680 dogs and cats across 17 counties, aiming to lower stray populations and public health risks.

56. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Curitiba launches free veterinary telemedicine service

    Curitiba’s mayor launched a free pet telemedicine service to ease clinic queues, alongside plans for a new veterinary hospital and tree‑planting goals.

57. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Free animal sterilization and vaccination drives launched in Formosa and Tucumán, Argentina

    Formosa and Tucumán municipalities in Argentina are providing free animal sterilisation, rabies vaccination and deworming services in June‑July community drives.

58. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Stray Dog Numbers Surge in Mérida and Córdoba as Abandonment Grows

    Stray dog numbers are rising in Mérida, Mexico, and Córdoba, Argentina, driven by abandonment and insufficient sterilisation, prompting rescues and calls for better animal‑control policies.

59. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources

    Brazil Expands Animal Castration Programs at Federal and Municipal Levels

    Brazil's federal health commission approved a national animal welfare program, while Feira de Santana city council proposes expanding local spaying campaigns to curb stray animal populations and zoonoses.

60. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources

    Argentina municipalities act on road animal safety incidents

    Argentina municipalities rescued stray horses in Bariloche and cattle from a overturned truck in Quilmes, underscoring public safety and animal‑welfare concerns.

61. about 1 month ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources

    Argentina and Chile launch dog adoption initiatives

    Chile and Argentina promote responsible dog adoption through expert guidance, a figurine‑album campaign in Salta, and a municipal program in Luján offering neutered, vaccinated dogs.

62. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 9 sources

    Mexico's municipal animal sterilization drives expand to Colombia and Argentina

    Municipal free sterilization and health campaigns for pets launch across Mexico, Colombia, Argentina and Chile, with mobile units, online booking and community events.

63. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Animal Welfare Drives Rescue in Mexico and Free Vet Clinics in Venezuela

    A rescued dog in Querétaro faces legal action for neglect, while Valencia, Venezuela, held a free veterinary clinic serving around 100 pets to boost public health and responsible ownership.

64. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Bogotá launches virtual pre‑adoption platform for EXPOPET 2026 animal fair

    Bogotá’s animal‑protection agency unveiled an online pre‑adoption system to streamline adoption of 101 pets at EXPOPET 2026, aiming for all to be placed by the August fair.

65. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 10 sources

    Municipal free pet health campaigns across Argentina, Dominican Republic, Mexico and Venezuela

    Free municipal pet‑health drives offering vaccination, sterilisation and adoption are underway in Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Venezuela, targeting thousands of animals and promoting public‑pet

66. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Valle de Chalco provides free animal sterilization and veterinary care

    Valle de Chalco offered free veterinary consultations, sterilizations and deworming on 23 June, under the CERA strategy and Governor Delfina Gómez Álvarez’s animal‑welfare program.

67. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 17 sources

    Municipalities launch free animal health and sterilization programs across Argentina, Chile and Mexico

    Municipalities in Argentina, Chile and Mexico are offering free pet sterilizations, rabies shots and veterinary services in June 2026 to boost public health and responsible ownership.

68. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Brazilian cities roll out free dog and cat vaccinations and veterinary care

    Cuiabá and Fortaleza rolled out free pet vaccination, veterinary consultations and sterilizations, reaching hundreds of dogs and cats and promoting animal health and adoption.

69. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Mexican animal welfare groups face shelter food shortage and plan feral cat sterilization program

    A Tabasco shelter halts rescues due to food shortage, while Chihuahua plans a TNR program to control feral cat numbers, illustrating contrasting animal welfare challenges in Mexico.

70. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Spain expands cat welfare programs with supervised outings and capture‑sterilize‑release

    Spain promotes controlled outdoor access for pet cats and uses capture‑sterilize‑release programs, like Talamanca de Jarama’s effort that sterilized 270 cats and rehomed 130 kittens.

71. about 2 months ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Argentina steps up against animal abuse with dog seizure and proposed abuser registry

    Argentina seized two hunting greyhounds in Buenos Aires and is considering a registry to bar convicted animal abusers in Corrientes from owning pets for five years.

72. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Maracaibo municipal agency launches cat adoption and sterilization program

    Maracaibo's municipal animal protection agency has opened a cat adoption and sterilization program, requiring applicant vetting, follow‑up checks, and emphasizing legal penalties for pet abandonment.

73. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 7 sources

    Brazilian cities launch free neutering and pet care programs

    Municipalities in Sorocaba, Fortaleza, Cuiabá and São João Batista have launched free neutering, microchipping, vaccination and adoption initiatives for dogs and cats, targeting low‑income residents and limited

74. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 8 sources

    Municipal authorities launch animal‑protection initiatives across Mexico, Chile, Argentina and Spain

    Municipal bodies in Mexico, Chile, Argentina and Spain rolled out animal‑protection measures, from stray‑dog reporting and mass sterilisation to rescues and adoption programmes.

75. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 11 sources

    Animal welfare actions surge across Mexico, Chile and Argentina

    Rescue and sterilization drives for stray dogs unfold across Mexico, Chile and Argentina, from illegal breeding raids to free clinic events and community adoptions.

76. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Argentina launches 24‑hour municipal veterinary hospital in Córdoba and police animal clinic in Neuquén

    Córdoba’s new 24/7 municipal veterinary hospital is 75% complete, and Neuquén police have opened a 24‑hour clinic for service animals, both boosting animal health and public safety in Argentina.

77. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Argentina municipal programs deliver civil services to local neighborhoods

    Municipalities in Nueve de Julio and Córdoba held outreach days in June, offering services such as licensing, civil registration, consumer advice, health education, and animal care to local residents.

78. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Brazilian cities roll out free animal castration and vet services

    Valinhos, Ouro Preto, Paraíba and Ubá in Brazil announce free dog and cat castration programs and expanded veterinary services for vulnerable animals.

79. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Mexico offers free veterinary day while Argentina's pet‑care market expands

    Mexico launches a free veterinary day in La Paz, while Argentina's pet‑care market expands with premium services and growing pet‑humanisation trends.

80. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Argentina expands animal welfare with rescue network and new municipal veterinary hospital

    Rescuers in Buenos Aires have saved over 100 abandoned animals amid funding challenges, while Córdoba will soon open a 24‑hour municipal veterinary emergency hospital and castration center.

81. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Free pet sterilization drives in Bogotá and Kanasín draw attention, controversy follows dog death

    Municipal free pet sterilization drives in Kanasín, Mexico, face controversy after a dog died, while Bogotá, Colombia, launches 8,300 free slots for low‑income pet owners.

82. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Mexican municipalities launch animal rescue and wellness initiatives

    Municipalities in Corregidora and Puebla, Mexico, carried out wildlife rescues and free animal‑wellness clinics, providing snake capture, skunk release, vaccines and sterilizations to protect residents and pets

83. about 2 months ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources

    Local governments launch animal welfare campaigns in Spain, Mexico and Chile

    Municipalities in Spain, Mexico and Chile are implementing campaigns, free veterinary services and mobile clinics to promote responsible pet ownership and improve animal health.

84. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Bogotá rolls out free pet sterilization program with over 8,000 slots

    Bogotá’s IDPYBA offers over 8,000 free June sterilizations for dogs and cats, focusing on low‑income neighborhoods via mobile units and fixed sites, with eligibility based on strata, ID and pet age.

85. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Chile's Chiguayante and Valparaíso municipalities expand free pet sterilization programs

    Chile's Chiguayante and Valparaíso municipalities are running free mobile pet sterilization campaigns, each providing hundreds of surgeries for dogs and cats under municipal funding and specific eligibility.

86. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 8 sources

    Brazil rolls out mobile vet clinics and free animal castration programs

    Brazilian municipalities launch mobile veterinary clinics and free castration drives in Sorocaba, Paraíso das Águas, Lavrinhas and Manicoré to boost pet health and population control.

87. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Mexican municipalities launch youth mental health and pet sterilization campaigns

    Mexican cities held back‑to‑back health initiatives: Hermosillo hosted a youth mental‑health day on June 10, while Aguascalientes offered a free pet‑sterilization clinic on June 11 with 60 slots and a book‑don

88. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Sonora mobile clinics provide free sterilization for dog Firula

    Sonora’s health ministry used mobile clinics to sterilize dog Firula for free, part of a June tour serving remote communities and aiming to reduce stray animal breeding.

89. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Brazilian states launch free mobile spay/neuter clinics in Campo Grande and Paraíba

    Brazilian states deploy free mobile veterinary clinics: Subea serves Campo Grande’s Jardim Noroeste, while Paraíba’s Sepa‑PB offers 355 spay/neuter slots across four municipalities.

90. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 7 sources

    Argentina's municipalities roll out free health, vaccination and pet‑sterilisation services across neighborhoods

    Argentinian municipalities offer free vaccinations, HIV testing, pet sterilisation and civic services in neighbourhoods during the week of 8‑13 June.

91. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Chile and Mexico municipalities launch free health and pet sterilization campaigns

    Alto Hospicio, Chile, held a free health and social services fair on 6 June, while Aguascalientes, Mexico, launched a free pet sterilization campaign for 11 June, each providing community health support.

92. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources

    Local governments launch pet health and fashion programs

    Argentina’s districts held free pet‑castration drives while Valle Hermoso launched a free pet‑fashion training course, both promoting animal welfare and local entrepreneurship.

93. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Argentine municipalities launch free anti‑rabies vaccination and sterilisation campaigns

    Olavarría and San Salvador de Jujuy municipalities in Argentina launched free anti‑rabies vaccination and sterilisation campaigns this June, using mobile clinics and a new chatbot for scheduling.

94. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Portugal and Spain Expand Animal Sterilization Programs

    Portugal's CER program sterilises 248 community cats, while Spain holds free pet neutering days to improve animal welfare and public health.

95. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Sorocaba launches free June spay-and-neuter program for dogs and cats

    Sorocaba's municipal animal welfare department opened registrations for a free June spay-and-neuter program for dogs and cats, including microchipping, to control stray populations.

96. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Río Grande municipality vaccinates 170 pets, chips 70 and adopts four dogs

    Río Grande vaccinated 170 pets, chipped 70 and adopted four dogs, while Quilmes performed 50 castrations and vaccinated 200 animals in municipal pet‑care drives.

97. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Brazilian municipalities expand free veterinary services for pets

    Sorocaba starts a mobile vet clinic for low‑income pets, while São João Batista releases its first list for free sterilization and micro‑chip services under a state‑wide program.

98. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 15 sources

    Municipalities of Aparecida and Botucatu hold pet adoption fairs in São Paulo

    Aparecida and Botucatu in São Paulo held pet‑adoption events offering vaccinated, neutered dogs and cats, promoting responsible ownership and community involvement.

99. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 7 sources

    Municipality launches free mobile pet sterilization clinic in Arroyo Cordero, Argentina

    A free mobile veterinary clinic will provide up to 25 pet castrations, vaccinations and deworming in Arroyo Cordero, Argentina on 26 May 2026.

100. 3 months ago

     [HEALTH] 2 sources

     Santander Governor's Program Treats Over 5,600 Dogs and Cats

     Santander's animal welfare drive has provided free veterinary care to 5,665 pets across 29 municipalities.

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