The municipality of Blumenau emphasizes that implanting a microchip helps the municipality monitor pets more closely – Photo: Disclosure

Due to the success of the task force for the castration of 1200 dogs and cats, carried out from 24 to 27 June, the municipality of Blumenau, through the Secretariat for Environment and Sustainable Development (Semmas), announces a new event for July. 17th, 18th and 19th, sector 2 of Vila Germanica Park.

All pets received microchips last month, Semmas said. The total number of spayed animals in the city has decreased from 9200 since the launch of the free service in June 2022.

The municipality of Blumenau notes that the implantation of the microchip helps the municipality to better control pets, mainly for the future donation of the animal, in addition to combating abandonment.

In April, through the Center for the Prevention and Rehabilitation of Pets (Cepread), the municipality of Blumenau castrated 850 animals, including dogs and cats.

Free castration of animals in Blumenau is a permanent action in the city, aimed at satisfying the long-standing demand of the population. Applications can be made via WhatsApp at (47) 99983-5657 under the PMB Dog and Cat Neutering Program.

The permanent castration service in Blumenau is for NGOs, registered independent advocates, and low-income families registered with the Cadastro Unico (CadUnico), a federal government system.

Animal Protection Seminar

To discuss pet care, the city hosted a public policy workshop for animal welfare in Blumenau. On the morning of June 21, Mayor Mario Hildebrandt and Vice Mayor Maria Regina de Sousa Soar officially opened the events, which lasted from 9:00 to 16:00, in the hall of the Association of Municipalities of the European Valley (Amve).

Hildebrant highlighted the work carried out in the city in favor of the development of state policy aimed at protecting animals. At the event, he stated that the city government is working to make the process of microchipping animals in the city permanent as part of a future project by the executive branch.

“The aim is to minimize retention in the municipality, thereby identifying the owner. This is a challenging task for managers and we know how important it is to support animal welfare organizations that are partners in this journey,” he said.

In addition to the head of the local executive, the seminar was attended by representatives of the non-governmental organizations Protetor Diogo Orsi and SOS Bicho Urbano, as well as the Secretariat for Environment and Sustainable Development (Semmas), who are promoting the event in the municipality.

The event brought together experts in the field of animal protection, target audience: veterinarians; animal advocates; environmental educators; and students of veterinary medical faculties.

Through the event, the municipality of Blumenau seeks to discuss public policy in favor of animals, focusing on issues such as responsible custody, registration, reproductive control, inspection and application of penalties for cases of abandonment and abuse.

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