Paraguay converts former Women's Prison into shelter for flood victims
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The Ministry of Justice and the National Directorate of Animal Defence, Health and Welfare signed an agreement to turn the former Buen Pastor Women’s Penitentiary in Asunción into a temporary shelter for pets.
This facility will provide a safe space for dogs and cats that lose their homes or become stranded due to flooding in Asunción and other Paraguayan cities. Héctor Rubín, the Director of Animal Defence, explained that the site will house between 400 and 500 rescued animals.
The plan includes five distinct zones to separate and treat the animals based on their specific needs, including quarantine areas and central patios for recreation. While the animals stay at the shelter, staff will provide medical care, including vaccinations, sanitation, and castration to manage population growth. The initiative serves as a transition point for the animals until they can return to their owners or find new homes through adoption.
Senator Lizarella Valiente called on the public to support the project to improve animal welfare. While the Buen Pastor site is no longer used as a prison, the government continues to manage other nearby facilities like Tacumbú Prison, which is currently undergoing renovations.
