In Yauco, Puerto Rico, Mayor Ángel Luis 'Luigi' Torres Ortiz announced the inauguration of 'Patitas de Esperanza', the region’s first mobile veterinary clinic dedicated to providing sterilization, vaccination, and veterinary care services to abandoned dogs and cats. The clinic, which cost $156,000, is equipped with necessary instruments and will travel to communities where abandoned animals are found, prioritizing humane alternatives and avoiding euthanasia.
The mayor and first lady, Arline Roig Sepúlveda, emphasized the importance of addressing the issue of abandoned animals and called on other towns to join the effort. The clinic is seeking collaboration from interested veterinarians to expand its services and benefit more animals. The goal is to prevent new litters of animals from ending up on the streets by sterilizing as many animals as possible.