Animal Welfare Group Accuses São Vicente Council of Ignoring Urgent Appeals
Ajuda a Alimentar Cães has publicly criticized the São Vicente Municipal Council for a lack of communication and cooperation regarding stray animals needing medical attention. The dispute was brought up once more following the death of Lúcia, a cat rescued from the municipality that failed to recover despite veterinary intervention.
All emails sent by the Association Ajuda a Alimentar Cães have been ignored. (…) We have been communicating by email multiple serious situations- animals suffering, at risk, and in urgent need of help. Not a single email has been answered. There is no collaboration whatsoever.
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One Cat Dies and Another Started Treatment Following Rescue in São Vicente
The animal welfare organization confirmed that two cats, Lúcia and Vicentinho, were recently rescued from the São Vicente area. While Vicentinho is currently stable and has started treatment for fungi, Lúcia did not survive. The association reported that she was too weak to eat and appeared pale before she passed away.
Association Claims Local Officials Ignored Multiple Emails Regarding Suffering Animals
The Ajuda a Alimentar Cães association expressed frustration over what they describe as a lack of response from the local government. According to the group, multiple emails detailing urgent cases of animals in danger have been sent to the São Vicente Council, but none have received a reply.
We deeply regret not only the loss of Lúcia, but also the position taken by the São Vicente Municipal Council to date. All emails sent by the Ajuda a Alimentar Cães Association have been ignored.
Ajuda a Alimentar Cães, Facebook
Meeting with Council President Delayed Until the End of the Month
In an attempt to resolve the lack of cooperation, the association requested a formal meeting with the local government. However, they were informed that a meeting with the President of the Council, José Carlos Gonçalves, could only be scheduled for the end of the month.
Veterinary Debts Grow as Municipality Shows No Interest in Rescue Costs
The financial burden of caring for rescued animals from São Vicente has fallen on the animal welfare group. They revealed that costs for treatments and surgeries are currently being held as debt at local veterinary clinics.
The organization stated that the municipality shows little to no interest in the animals that are rescued and saved. Despite these challenges, the group remains committed to rescuing animals in the area, even as they wait for a response from local officials. They are now asking for public support to help cover the rising medical bills.
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