The Town hall of Santiagoin collaboration with the Animal Protection Unit and the Public Ministryhas started a investigation to clarify the recent cases of poisoning of dogs in it Central Park.
In the last 10 days, between 12 and 13 dogs have been found dead or affected, which has generated indignation and concern in the community.
“This comes just after our successful fair of adoptionwhere 90% of dogs rescued found a home. It is unacceptable that we now face a daily tragedy with our animals.
Thanks to the timely intervention of an owner, one of the dogs He managed to survive and is recovering,” declared Vice Mayor Mariana Moreno.
Actions immediate steps to find the guilty
The investigation is being directed by the Unit Protection Animaldirected by Rebeca Mañé, and Judge Iris Sánchez, representing prosecutor Osvaldo Bonilla.
The authorities have requested the collaboration of the citizenship to get information that allows those responsible to be identified.
“We will not rest until these people are brought to justice. This type of cruelty will not be tolerated in our city,” Moreno emphasized.
Reinforcement of the security in it Park Central
During a meeting with local representatives, measures were discussed to ensure the security of visitors and animals of the park, including:
- Installation of cameras of surveillance
- Improvements in lighting in strategic areas
- Elderly presence of police municipal
“He Park Central is a place that belongs to everyone: families, athletes, people in recovery and the animals that we have rescued. We will not allow these acts of cruelty to continue occurring,” stressed the vice mayor.
Call to the community: the collaboration is key
The authorities called on citizens to report any suspicious act and provide information to find those responsible.
“The life of the animals It is also valuable, and we need your support to protect them,” Moreno concluded.
The Town hall of Santiago reiterated through a statement, its commitment to animal protection and security in public spaces.
