"In
our clinic we often receive animals that are deliberately poisoned with the
intention to kill them.
We
know that the same happens in all clinics in the Algarve because this is a
common practice in this part of the country. We think that this is a cruelty and
has to be end. Therefore we would be glad to be of assistance to all who could
help to change this situation.
We
would be pleased to co-operate with all persons, national and international
public organisations to drastically reduce or even stop this barbaric custom.
It
seems to me that it is essential to involve the municipalities, as they are
responsible for the gathering and sheltering of abandoned dogs, a task they
neglect altogether and consequently contribute to the uncontrolled growth of
that population.
It
is important to make the tourist industry aware of its responsibility, as it is
often reported that at some times of the year in places like golf courses many
animals are poisoned to avoid any "inconvenience" to the tourists. It
is also important to request the G.N.R. and the Police to find and charge the
culprits. Persons and organisations in the field of animal protection should be
called upon to mobilize their contacts to better the situation.
Once again, we would like to state that we are willing to co-operate with anyone who can help change this situation radically in the Algarve and the rest of Portugal."
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