Veterinary team deployed in Urabá to assist animals affected by rains
In early February, amid heavy rains that hit Urabá antioqueño, ten municipalities declared a state of public calamity due to the magnitude of the floods. More than 9,000 families were affected throughout the department, but amidst the emergency, another reality also surfaced: that of abandoned animals.
TL;DR
- Heavy rains in Urabá antioqueño caused flooding, leading ten municipalities to declare a state of public calamity.
- Animal abandonment cases increased significantly during the emergency, with many pets found in flooded areas.
- The Antioquia Governorate has deployed a specialized technical team, including veterinarians, to provide medical care to affected animals.
- The deployed team is offering clinical assessments, emergency care, medication, deworming, and food, prioritizing Necoclí, Turbo, San Juan de Urabá, and Arboletes.
- Foundations are still seeking donations of food, medicine, blankets, and funds for sterilization surgeries.
- Animal rights advocates are calling for the establishment of a public animal shelter in the area.