The Mayor’s Office of Bogotá announced an initiative that seeks to respond to A constant concern of capital homes: Pet loss. Through the District Institute for Animal Protection and Welfare (IDPYBA), A web portal was enabled to report and locate lost pets.
The page, called “dogs and cats looking for your home”, It will be officially launched on August 22, 2025 and will work as a digital collection center for notices on lost dogs and cats.
The project aims to become A meeting point between families and citizens seeking to meet their animals and those who have found pets in the streets of the city. As explained by Antonio Hernández Llamas, director of IDPYBA, Bogotá is increasingly aware of the need to enable channels to facilitate the reunion between pets and their homes.
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The platform seeks to reinforce that animalist vision of the city. Will allow any citizen Enter the basic information of a lost animalincluding photographs and contact data, so that other people can collaborate in their location.
The process is completely free and will be administered by the Institute, which will previously validate the notices before publication. In this way, It is guaranteed that the information is used only for dissemination, location and eventual reunion.
The implementation of this platform will not only facilitate reunions, but also reinforces the culture of responsible possession in the city.
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The authorities expect citizens to adopt this tool as an immediate option in case of loss of a pet, instead of resorting only to social networks or posters on public roads. IDPYBA insists that each lost animal must be treated as one more member of the family, and that access to this platform will be an additional means to strengthen that vision.
Beyond lost animals: Know the adoption program
Pet adoption in Bogotá
Source: Mayor’s Office of Bogotá – Official page
The IDPyBA recalled that the animal care unit Receive daily dogs and cats in street condition, victims of mistreatment or rescued by the anti -conference squad, veterinary urgencies and medical brigades.
Once recovered in their physical and emotional state, these animals go to the program “Adoptions carries your footprint “which seeks families responsible and committed to the well -being of the new members of the household.
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This program is considered one of the pillars of IDPYBA management, as it offers a second chance to hundreds of dogs and cats who failed to meet their original families.
The official requirements to adopt a pet in Bogotá
Long expressed concern about the fate of his pet in case he dies.
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Those who are interested in adopting must meet some conditions. The basic requirements are: Be of legal age, present a photocopy of the identity document and carry security implements such as Correa, Bozal or Guacal as appropriate.
Time availability is also required for an interview with the professionals of the Institute, whose objective is to ensure that adoption is an act of responsibility and not an improvised decision.
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The entity remembers that adopting implies a long -term commitment, which includes medical care, adequate food, affection and accompaniment at all stages of life of the animal.
