The Abandoned Dog Collection Service, operating in 61 towns with fewer than 20,000 inhabitants and an annual budget of 260,000 euros, has successfully helped nearly a hundred animals find new families. Andrés Lorite described the results as "optimal," leading to consideration of expanding this service to larger municipalities, excluding the capital.
This service complies with Law 7/2023 on the Protection of Animal Rights and Welfare, which has modified animal handling and care costs. The prohibition of euthanasia, except in justified cases of animal health, safety, or welfare, has increased the average stay in the collection center to over 50 days.
Lorite also pointed out that the presence of abandoned dogs represents a humanitarian issue and a potential risk to public health, as well as a threat to people's safety and physical integrity, particularly with the proliferation of breeds considered dangerous and the risk of road accidents.
“"Thanks to this Service, more than 60% of the collected animals are finding a new home, a figure that allows us to speak of optimal results."
The provincial institution promotes adoption as a solution to the problem of animal abandonment.
