Buenos Aires, Dec. 23. -- 23 dogs were rescued from an illegal breeding facility in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Saavedra, where the animals were in deplorable conditions. They lived in cages, and some could not even walk or stand inside their enclosures. According to the official report accessed by the Argentine News Agency, the operation was carried out by the Specialized Fiscal Unit for Environmental Matters (UFEMA) and resulted in a raid on a home located at Pico 4900, where the Airedale Terrier breed dogs were rescued. The animals were found in inadequate conditions: among them were five puppies about three months old, 14 adult females, and 9 young adult males. Veterinarians confirmed that the animals were dirty, with a strong fecal odor, some had dental tartar, and they lacked an active health plan. It was also verified that the space was unfit for their development. Large dogs were kept in tiny cages, two at a time, where they could not walk or stand. Additionally, the dogs did not have enough water or food for the season, and the water containers were dirty. The cages where the dogs lived had no access to sunlight or ventilation, to prevent them from barking, and were surrounded by a large amount of fecal matter. UFEMA ordered the seizure of all animals and cages, and also placed a tracking chip on each of them with corresponding identification for follow-up. They will later be transferred to various NGOs to be stabilized and receive veterinary care. The place was closed due to a violation of Law 14.346, and consequently, contravention reports were filed.
