Police rescue 25 animals from illegal kennels By TPN/Lusa, in News, North · 16-04-2021 01:00:00 · 0 Comments
The GNR have successfully rescued 25 animals from an illegal kennel located in Castelo Branco.
In a press release, the Castelo Branco Territorial Command said the rescue of the animals was done through the Environmental Protection Nucleus (NPA), on 13 April.
"Following a complaint, the GNR went to the site where they verified an unlicensed kennel," reads the press release.
According to the GNR, the operation had the collaboration of the municipal veterinarian of Castelo Branco.
They "rescued 25 dogs, 12 of which were still puppies, in facilities without conditions, with small spaces and without sunlight".
Figueira da Foz Animal Shelter took in 675 animals in 2020 By TPN/Lusa, in Central · 01-03-2021 18:00:00 · 0 Comments
The Animal Collection Centre of Figueira da Foz collected 675 animals last year, 160 of which were collected on public roads
In a town hall meeting, councilman Miguel Pereira highlighted the work, as well as the "effort and dedication" in "pandemic circumstances", performed by the Municipal Veterinary Service (SVM) and the management of the Animal Collection Centre of Figueira da Foz (CRAFF).
Sixty-eight animals were returned to their owners (66 canids and two felids), 53 animals were adopted, and 279 (140 canids and 137 felids) were given to temporary foster families, reads a press release.