The National Polytechnic University and more than 30 of neighborhoods of Quito are participating in the contest ‘Be in solidarity with a community animal’. The objective is to raise awareness in the community about the responsible ownership of community dogs and cats.
In order to raise awareness about community animals a contest was created Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with him to promote co-responsibility and citizen participation in the responsible ownership of community dogs and cats in Quito.
As of this Tuesday, June 27, 2023, participants have registered 63 of their community animals. The National Polytechnic University is participating with its puppy ‘Suco’. From the institution it has been indicated that this community mascot has a perfect record of compliance with the 10 commandments of keeping a community animal (SEE BOX).
The other 62 mascots are from neighborhoods throughout the city: La Tola, Pintag, San Isidro del Inca, Mena dos, Conocoto, El Ejército, Santo Tomás 2, Ciudadela Ejército, Argelia Alta, Ferroviaria, Yaruquí, Llano Grande, Loma de Puengasi , San Jose de Moran, Los Cóndores Sector, San Juan de Calderón, Cdla. Mexico, Amagasi del Inca, El Condado, “La Pampa”, La Tola Chica 2, Middle of the World, Cumbayá, Bicentennial Park, Colinas del Norte, Puertas del Sol Las Acacias Complex, Chillogallo, Santa Lucía, La Mariscal Edificio Epmmop, Puengasí , Nanegal, Pisulli, La Armenia, Oyacoto.
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✅ Post the best photo of the community dog or cat in the comments and participate in the prize draw for your pet.
✅Register in the form https://t.co/7h2nLBDTA6 pic.twitter.com/LEbIse97gF— Quito Animal Welfare Unit (@UBA_Quito) June 23, 2023
This contest is aimed at communities of young people, students, institutions, neighborhood residents and citizens in general who care for a community animal in an organized manner.
With the support of private companies, symbolic prizes will be awarded to those responsible for community animals.
How to take part?
Follow the social networks of the Animal Welfare Unit on Facebook (UBAdeQuito), Instagram (UBA_Quito), Twitter (UBA_Quito)
Share the best photo of the community dog or cat with the hashtag #AnimalesComunitarios and tag the UBA.
Fulfill the 10 commandments to care for a community animal
Contest dates
You can nominate the community mascot until June 28. The draw and the publication of the winners will take place on June 30 and finally, the prize will be delivered on July 1.
10 rules for caring for a community animal
The Municipal Code establishes that the parameters for the care of community animals are:
Put a visible identification plate on them
2. Keep the vaccination and deworming card updated
3. Sterilize and care for them during their recovery
4. Give them water and food daily
5. Provide them with a permanent roof
6. Provide them with timely veterinary care
7. Periodically evaluate the behavior of the animal
8. Assume responsibility for the collection of droppings.
9. Register them in the Metropolitan Registry of Urban Fauna – Remetfu (coming soon)
10. They must not represent a danger to public health
In Quito there are 1,329,790 homeless animals, but the community can help them