The PSOE denounces the deplorable state of the "municipal dog pound" of Teguise despite the commitment acquired by the CC government group to improve its facilities. "Far from the promised improvements - points out Jenifer Galán -, the deterioration has been increasing since the announcement of the commitment." "The dogs that are there - continues Galán - are in conditions that are at least very improvable: cages in a deplorable state, asbestos roofs, stacked blocks, rubble...".
In addition to the appearance of the animal welfare center, there are other major problems such as "the situation of some dogs that suffer from diseases pending veterinary assistance because the facility has periods of lack of service provision", says Galán, who observes these deficits "as a result of the lack of fulfillment of promises such as the expansion of the dog pound announced in May 2021 and with the work inactive for months".
"Urgent Remodeling"
The Socialist Team of Teguise will demand in the next plenary session "the urgent remodeling of the facilities to alleviate the continuous deterioration, start up the part enabled for cat collection and foresee the construction of the new modules". "The objective - Galán sentences - is to transform the obsolete infrastructure that Teguise has into an authentic Animal Welfare Center, capable of housing abandoned dogs in conditions."
The socialist spokesperson remarks that these animal welfare centers "exist in other municipalities whose functionality is proving to be a success in which care and sterilization campaigns are promoted, in addition to highlighting the volunteers who are the ones who every day worry about taking care of the animals selflessly."
Municipal Animal Welfare Council
In addition to the urgent remodeling of the facility, the Teguise PSOE will propose the creation of the Municipal Animal Welfare Council. Galán considers this action a priority "to create synergies with the participation of volunteers, groups, entities and the Administration itself."
Supported by the Citizen Participation Regulations of the Teguise City Council, "the Municipal Animal Welfare Council would have an advisory nature to address important issues in the sector that should be noted - Galán adds - that has been gaining greater social interest in recent years."
Therefore, Jenifer Galán will suggest the initiation of the file "for the approval of the Municipal Regulation that regulates the operation, composition and other issues that affect the operation of the future Animal Welfare Center of Teguise."
