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A total of 266 dogs were adopted last year, according to the statement presented the animal shelter (09/02/2011)

Policy makers and of this group have made valuation |

This morning there has been a management balance Municipal Animal Shelter, by policy makers and representatives of the Association 4 Legs Jumilla who runs out the management of the center.

In the evaluation have been present government team spokesman Jesus Sanchez, Councilman this area Primitivo Gonzalez, the president and the secretary of the association Irene Santos and Maria José Hernández, respectively, and volunteer Mary Molina.

The most significant of this balance is that in 2010 were 310 collected animals (290 dogs and 20 cats) and 266 adoptions this year.

These figures mean that it has collected an average of almost a dog a day.

The government team spokesman, Jesus Sanchez stressed that "we are doing a great job by the association and it is good to have launched this service, thanks to funds from the E Plan."

Finally he noted that "thanks to the responsibility of persons of the association and the government can correct the irresponsibility of those who abuse and abandon animals."

Councilman Primitivo Gonzalez assessed as "very positive management of the hostel in a year of existence, so the money spent has been well spent and we must ensure that this service continues to operate."

Gonzalez reported that the council takes veterinary services, water, electricity, a janitor, as well as animal handling, "in total about 48,000 per year."

For its part, Irene Santos said that "in addition to the costs borne by the council, the Partnership has taken others such as analytics, disease treatments, operations, amputations, foreign travel, documentation, etc, about 20,000 euros are paid with input from partners (100) and other voluntary contributions from businesses and individuals. "

Santos added that "this type of projects can not succeed without the support of the administrations and the work of many volunteers."

In this latter regard, the President indicated that human effort has been very important in this year, has actually been open almost 24 hours a day, every day of the year. "The work of the Four-Legged Association stresses the role of public awareness, "in the neglect or abuse an animal, the owner is solely responsible and the people who see that and do not report this," said Irene Santos adding that "it is very important to adopt as there are many animals that need to be adopted and that have all the health guarantees, microchipping, sterilization and all the necessary protocols. "

On the activities and projects that have talked up the secretary Maria José Hernández.

This work was unveiled at events such as Volunteer Day, Environment Day, or Fair Love were also made various campaigns such as the Microchip which funded the 100 microchip implantation in Jumilla for half price .

We also performed a sterilization campaign which took place 600 free neutering to promote reproductive control of animals as a measure of mass dropout prevention.

Was made with the German protective TNCs and intends to repeat this year.

At Christmas campaign was launched on television to warn of the danger of giving pet addition this year is to launch a sponsorship campaign, and continue the awareness talks in schools and colleges and a march to the shelter animals .

Finally, Hernandez also emphasized the importance of complaints "the association is not only who has to report, but any citizen, just call the local police."

For its part, Maria Molina influenced the importance of volunteers "we can all be voluntary and in many ways, just spending a bit of your time."

Molina said that "the strength of 4 legs are partners and volunteers."

Animal Care Protocols Abandoned

In 2010 it has continued with the intervention protocols were agreed between City Hall and association, both to the work of the hostel to the entrance and exit of animals, not to mention the minimal attention that the animals should be guaranteed.

Over the months, there have been new rules and procedures have improved the functioning of the hostel.

One of the major goals accomplished has been to respond to hundreds of cases in accordance with the basic principle of a working model "sacrifice 0."

In 2010 there were 18 deaths, 11 were due to euthanasia to prevent suffering of dogs in the terminal and 7 deaths from infectious diseases or viruses (parvovirus mostly) animals could not overcome.

The animals come to the playground 2 times a day (morning and afternoon) and have food available from 9 to 16h, except in the case of puppies, they can eat at any time.

The cages are cleaned and disinfected at least twice a day.

The health protocol has ensured that all shelter animals are always vaccinated against major diseases are protected against internal and external parasites, and neutered to prevent reproduction.

Customer Service

Have been treated over 300 cases of people with queries related to animals, most are strays notices, notices of lost or advice on animal care.

Home consultation is reflected in a document then goes to archived by date to have a record of incidents.

Cases of abandoned animals notices have been treated on urgent priority to collection.

Injured dogs or puppies have always been collected and placed in foster homes.

Pregnant females or possibly pregnant were also cases of focus.

People interested in collaborating or contact the association may be reported on page www.cuatropatasjumilla.com

Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla

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