According to reports, it is a man who would have pretended to have a cognitive disability that prevented him from speaking and listening.
Authorities intervene in a dog and cat used to ask for money in public transport
The District Institute for Animal Protection and Welfare (IDPYBA) reported that it rescued a dog and a cat that would have been used to ask for money in Transmilenio stations. The case lit the alerts on possible situations of animal abuse in the transport system.
The operation was carried out at the 22nd Station 22, after the immediate reaction group and Transmilenio pedagogy identified the alleged perpetrator. According to reports, It is a man who would have pretended to have a cognitive disability that prevented him from speaking and listening, in order to use animals as a means to generate pity among passengers and obtain donations.
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After the rescue, the animals were transferred to the IDPYBA facilities, where a veterinary team made medical assessments. The initial reports indicated that the dog and cat had signs of neglect and general discomfort.
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The use of animals in begging contexts has generated growing concern in Bogotá. Animal and citizen protection organizations have denounced similar episodes in Transmilenio, in which dogs and cats are exposed to stress and precariousness conditions to sensitize passers -by.
The district authorities reiterated that the priority is to guarantee animal welfare and enforce current regulations. They also reported that the investigation continues and that, if abuse or undue use is verified, legal measures will be applied against those responsible.
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With this case, the district emphasized the call to citizens to denounce situations that compromise the integrity of animals, especially in public spaces.
Source: Integrated information system
