The Animal Protection Center of the Arrecife City Council, which depends on the Animal Welfare Area directed by Jacobo Lemes, closed 2024 with an outstanding balance both in the care of animals and in the improvements made to its facilities.
The center welcomed a total of 218 animals, of which 138 were cats and 80 dogs; and at the end of December there were 26 dogs and 37 cats staying, waiting for adoption or recovery by their owners.
Throughout the past year, the center managed to give a new opportunity to numerous animals. In total, 39 dogs found a permanent home, while 35 were recovered by their owners thanks to the management of the team that works in the facilities. In the case of felines, 67 cats were adopted and another 13 returned to their owners.
In addition, the center received 19 animals, which were ceded by their owners after the intervention of the Animal Protection and Environment Unit of the Local Police, thus guaranteeing their well-being. Also, two ferrets and two birds were given up for adoption, expanding the variety of rescued and welcomed species.
On the other hand, among the most significant achievements of the year are the reforms carried out on the premises. Highlights include the improvement of the cages and the cat quarantine room, the renovation of the night lighting, the installation of a new entrance door and the fencing of a 60 square meter space dedicated to promoting interaction between dogs and potential adopters. This space seeks to improve the adaptation of animals and promote responsible adoptions.
The center is currently working on the creation of an operating room that will allow it to offer a more complete veterinary service in the future.
Jacobo Lemes, councilor responsible for the Area, highlighted "the crucial role of this municipal service in animal protection and also conveys his gratitude to the Animal Protection and Environment Unit of the Local Police, for their constant collaboration".
“Their coordinated work with the Animal Protection Center has been key to guaranteeing the well-being of animals in precarious situations. This joint effort has allowed us to rescue and care for the animals that needed it most,” the mayor emphasizes.
Lemes also underlined the importance of adoptions, which are being resumed once Christmas is over. “Each adoption story is a step towards a more conscious and committed society. I thank all the families who have decided to give animals a second chance and the center team for their dedication. We will continue working to offer quality facilities and a suitable environment to promote responsible adoption,” he emphasizes.
