A total of 27 dogs have been rescued in San Fernando so far this year. Of these, 17 have returned to their families thanks to microchip identification or dissemination through municipal social media, while the remaining eight have been adopted after entering the canine residence.
The Councilor for Animal Welfare, María José Foncubierta, emphasized the effectiveness of the municipal protocol and the growing citizen involvement. "Every dog that manages to return to its family or find a new home represents a collective success," she stated, highlighting the work to ensure second chances.
Foncubierta called on citizens to comply with the legal obligation of implanting the microchip and keeping pet data updated. "A simple gesture can prevent days of anguish and greatly facilitates our ability to locate their owners within hours," she noted.
The City Council also encourages adoption, promoting getting to know the rescued animals before purchasing. "Adoption saves lives and forever transforms the life of an animal and also that of the family that welcomes them," commented the councilor.
Among the adoption stories, the case of Caneli, an abandoned puppy who found a home with a family from Cádiz, and Barro, an American Staffordshire Terrier rescued from mud, who was adopted by a family from Barcelona despite being considered potentially dangerous, stands out.
Barro's case highlights the difficulty in adopting potentially dangerous dogs due to legal requirements and breed prejudices, making each such adoption a significant success that underscores the collaboration between the City Council, shelters, and families.
Other successful adoptions include that of Levi, from the former animal collection service. The City Council emphasizes the role of shelters like Trizas, Adógtame, Rompiendo Cadenas, and Amores Perros in disseminating cases and offering temporary foster care.
The municipal protocol for immediate action, which includes rapid dissemination of photographs through social media and messaging channels, has reduced waiting times and increased the number of animals reunited with their homes.
The councilor insisted that the municipal commitment goes beyond collection, offering veterinary care, food, and attention until the animals return to their owners or find a permanent family. "Our goal is that no animal feels abandoned while under the City Council's care," she stated.
The awareness campaign on responsible pet ownership is recalled, focusing on the importance of cleaning up pet waste in public spaces to improve coexistence.
Finally, the call for microchip identification, responsible ownership, and adoption is reiterated, "because there are animals waiting for an opportunity, and we are convinced that many of them will find the family they deserve," concluded María José Foncubierta.
