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Fostering compassion
Catherine McGeer
THE city council of Cartagena is taking significant strides toward promoting animal welfare through a new partnership.
An agreement between the council and the Federation of Animal Protection Associations of the Region of Murcia (Animur) led by the Department of Health under Councillor María Belén Romero, to promote the adoption of cats and dogs.
With a budget of
€30,000 for Animur’s projects, the council is committed to making a differ
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ence. The partnership will focus on three main areas: facilitating adoptions from
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the Centre for the Reception and Treatment of Companion Animals (CATAD), overseeing adoptions by federated groups, and providing support for the care of abandoned animals.
A highlight of this initiative is an upcoming adoption fair in November, coupled with an informative campaign. This agreement builds upon previous animal welfare agreements, including the application of the Capture, Sterilisation, and Return method to manage cat colonies. Through this forwardlooking partnership, Cartagena aims to create a compassionate community that ensures every animal has a chance for a loving home.
