BOLIVIA
Dogs and Cats Rescued From Market Where Animals Were Sold in Sacks
Municipal authorities in El Alto, Bolivia, have rescued dozens of dogs and cats during an operation targeting the sale of animals at the Puente Vela market.
According to the municipality’s official figures, 22 dogs and 18 cats were recovered. Some were reportedly being sold inside sacks and bags. However, a municipal official gave a different total during a press conference, leaving the precise number requiring clarification.
The animals are expected to receive veterinary examinations before entering the municipal adoption programme. Officials have announced further inspections of local markets and warned that criminal proceedings may follow if illegal trading continues.
ITALY
32 Dogs Seized From Suspected Illegal Breeding Operation in Biella
Italian forestry police have seized 32 Poodle-type dogs from a property in the Biella area following an investigation into suspected illegal breeding activities.
Officers, accompanied by veterinary personnel, reportedly discovered dogs confined in makeshift enclosures measuring approximately two square metres, with inadequate ventilation, poor lighting and unsanitary conditions.
Three puppies under four months old were found separated from their mother inside a rabbit cage with a wire-mesh floor. Several animals reportedly had dermatitis, eye conditions or mobility difficulties.
The dogs were placed under preventive seizure, and a man in his fifties has been referred to judicial authorities over suspected animal mistreatment and unsuitable confinement.
Investigations into the suspected breeding operation are continuing.
CHILE
Five Dogs Rescued After Five Months in Abandoned Property
Five dogs have been rescued from an abandoned house in the Lo Hermida neighbourhood of Peñalolén, Chile, after reportedly surviving for approximately five months with food thrown to them by neighbours.
Municipal rescue teams entered the property with police and veterinary assistance. The dogs were found living among accumulated rubbish and debris, with signs of prolonged neglect, including severely matted coats and overgrown nails.
The animals were transferred to a veterinary clinic for assessment and treatment.
Fundación Animalia, associated with Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez, is helping coordinate temporary accommodation, adoption opportunities and financial support for their recovery.
MEXICO
Six Street Dogs Removed Following Bite Complaints, With Euthanasia Ruled Out
Authorities in Xalapa, Veracruz, have removed six free-roaming dogs from the Santa Rosa area following complaints from residents about attacks and aggressive behaviour.
According to local reporting, the dogs will undergo veterinary examinations and sterilisation, with responsible adoption or relocation considered according to their individual circumstances.
Importantly, the reported municipal response does not involve killing the animals.
The case offers an example of authorities seeking to address public safety concerns while preserving the lives of the dogs involved. Their longer-term outcomes will be important in assessing the effectiveness of the intervention.
COLOMBIA
Nine Dogs Seized From Suspected Illegal Breeding Property in Bogotá
Authorities in Bogotá have taken nine Pinscher dogs into protective custody following a complaint concerning suspected abandonment at a property in the Mandalay neighbourhood of Kennedy.
Police attended with veterinary personnel from the District Institute for Animal Protection and Welfare (IDPYBA).
Inspectors reportedly found that the dogs had restricted movement, unsuitable shelter and no supporting records of veterinary care or vaccinations. Two female dogs were pregnant.
The intervention followed reports concerning another dog that had previously died at the property.
Veterinary inspectors issued an unfavourable welfare assessment, prompting the preventive seizure of all nine surviving dogs.
The animals remain under the protection of IDPYBA while the authorities investigate the circumstances and determine any further action.