The operations of moving the kittens hosted by a group of volunteers within the structure of the former Veterinary Faculty in via Don Blasco have been completed. In consideration of the start of the redevelopment of the spaces, it was necessary to plan the movement of the colony of cats that resided within this area. To facilitate delicate operations, and to have an operational support from the animal rights volunteering, the commissioner for animal welfare Massimiliano Minutoli, In collaboration with the mayor’s expert Giuseppe Patricielloconvened the animal protection associations and local volunteers to request their collaboration regarding the Temporary movement of the colony, in order to guarantee the safety and well -being of animals.
The main objective was to identify alternative solutions to the definitive movement of cats, agreed with the ASP. Among the options considered were there Temporary transfer to a health cattle, as well as the custody or adoption of animals by suitable subjects. The associations that responded positively to the request for collaboration were the ENPA (National Animal Protection Authority) the “Sociamooli” Association, the League of the Dog together with some local volunteers. In particular, the “Sociamooli” Association has dealt with all the transport operations of cats from the colony to the Ovud (university veterinary hospital of the city), where the animals were subjected to veterinary visits. Cats with health problems have been treated to guarantee their suitability for the transfer following the health cat of Gela.
The hospitalization at the health cat of Gela will continue until the works of the Feline Oasis worksin the realization phase and which should end shortly.
The total number of cats involved in the move is 34: sixteen have been temporarily transferred to Gela, two are still hospitalized at the Ovud for veterinary care, while some particularly fragile specimens (including blind cats, a subject with neurological problems and others with delicate clinical conditions) have not been transferred to Gela, but temporarily entrusted to the ENPA associations, the dog’s League and volunteers who have been available. to welcome them until the conclusion of the works or to another definitive accommodation. In addition, it was ascertained that part of the cats present in the colony had been illegally introduced by private individuals, without authorization or adequate care, aggravating the management of the intervention.
On the subject, Councilor Minutoli said: “The movement of the colony of Gatti di Don Blasco was organized in a timely manner and with the collaboration of local associations and volunteers. Despite the difficulties, all the animals were welcomed with the utmost attention and care, guaranteeing them a safe and adequate accommodation in the point of the delivery of the works of the Feline Oasis. We thank all the parts involved for the precious support and the availability demonstrated, with the commitment to guarantee the commitment to guarantee Best possible future for the colony cats. “