The Association for the Protection and Defense of Animals and Plants (APAP) 4 Legs Jumilla begins next weekend the project "Education against abandonment."
The aim of all the activities that comprise is to prevent neglect and abuse of animals through education and awareness in all sectors of the population.
As reported from the Humane, a group of German collaborators, of which three are titled canine educators with extensive experience, especially in animals with problems of abuse, help responsible dog who have problems with their animals to follow a few guidelines to correct these behaviors.
According to the President of the Association, Irene Santos "Humane seems that many people have difficulty understanding and treat problems such as fear, socialization with children, persistent barking, disability relationship with other dogs or vandalized furniture. So one reason to organize such meetings is to meet the demands that many people have made it to the association. "
Consultations are personalized and free, will take place Sunday afternoon January 19 and is essential to make an appointment by calling 656 989 417 or protectorajumilla@gmail.com.
Places are limited.
Weekend Activities
Furthermore, throughout the weekend seminar for volunteers, employees, shelters, veterinarians or individuals who regularly work with animals will develop.
The themes addressed in the early stages of a puppy socialization to common problems in adulthood, with emphasis on prevention and action in case of situations of fear and stress.
Calls "calming signals", the way dogs communicate what their status and stage of stress, so we can adjust our work to what the animal communicates at that time will also be explained.
The project also includes meetings with schoolchildren and students.
As explained from the APAP, "the idea is that in each edition of the project will visit a school and institute. This year, the team of educators will visit students CEIP Mariano Suárez and performed a work session in the Municipal Shelter Abandoned Animals with students from IES Infanta Elena ".
Awareness, indicate, "is the basis to remove the high attrition rates in Jumilla, that code in 2013 at an average of almost 2 animals picked up on the street."
The data, they say, "may seem incredible, but you remember that Jumilla is one of the largest in the country and municipalities, however, the scope of the APAP usually extends many kilometers away from the town."
Finally, the team of volunteers from the APAP, thanked partners, employees, businesses, volunteers, media and City Council support and interest in all campaigns and events aimed at educating the prevention of neglect and abuse of animals.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Jumilla