Argentina is a wonderful country inhabited by people of multiple origins, native and with indigenous descent as well as those born in this country but with European descent, mainly Spanish and Italian. It is also a country that loves animals, without a doubt, however, due to its size, there are many dogs that live in these regions and unfortunately the rate of animal abandonment is dramatic
Surely many dog lovers yearn to have a companion of the breed, who doesn't want an Akita Inu, a Rottweiler or a Golden Retriever as a faithful friend? However, before investing financially in a purebred dog, we must reflect on our decision, think responsibly and remember all those dogs that do not have a home.
Adoption is key to treating dogs as they truly deserve, for this reason, in this AnimalWised article we show you how to adopt dogs in Buenos Aires.
The dogs that live in Buenos Aires
The city of Buenos Aires has about 3 million inhabitants and statistics show that there are also approximately 1 million dogs and cats, which means that one of every 3 neighbors has a pet. In other areas of the city, such as Villa Soldati or Lugano, this figure grows and it is estimated that there are 7 animals based on 1 inhabitant.
These statistics relate the number of animals to the number of inhabitants, but unfortunately many of these cats and dogs do not have a home, which means that they constantly suffer from parasites, famine and severe he alth problems.
Surely it is your desire to help these animals, so pay attention, then we will show you what steps you must follow.
Approaching a stray dog
If you find a dog alone wandering the streets of Buenos Aires and it is your wish to help him, do not hesitate to do so, he will undoubtedly thank you. Generally, these dogs are very friendly with people because they often provide them with some food, however, we know that not all dogs are the same and make a Generalization like this can be dangerous.
Therefore, the first thing you should do is approach the dog slowly and carefully, observing how he reacts to this approach, start the contact when the dog is calm and always towards one of its sides, never with the hand above it.
You can take him home and then provide him with water and food to gradually begin to restore his vitality, later it is highly recommended that you submit him to a veterinary check, but don't worry, the City Government of Buenos Aires offers different points of veterinary attention that can help you completely free of charge.
Can I adopt a dog I have taken in from the street?
Of course you can, and adopting a dog will be a very rewarding action for both you and your pet, who will thank you for the rest of their lives.
However, you must do it responsibly, this means that initially you must make sure that the dog you have fostered has not been lost, since it may be that this dog does have a home to return to, but it is impossible for him.
We recommend that you contact Red Mascotera, a website specialized in disseminating lost and found dogs in order to make it easier for them to return with his human family, obviously, you can also make use of multiple social networks to make sure that the dog you have fostered does not belong to any household.
Once you have ensured that the foster dog was abandoned and not lost, it is time to go to the vet and register it as your dog to subsequently follow the vaccination program as well as the periodic visits that a dog needs to be he althy.
Organizations that help you adopt a dog in Buenos Aires
No matter how much space you have in your home, think that for a dog it will always be more pleasant than living at the mercy of the weather variations, remember that they are pets and need your love and care. If you prefer to adopt a dog through an association, you can contact the following organizations:
- Saint Francis of Assisi Protective Association
- Cascote, a big-headed dog
- Breath of Life Shelter
- SOS greyhounds
- The Streets of Flowers
Sterilize your dog to prevent animal abandonment
Many of the dogs that live abandoned in Buenos Aires are the fruit of unwanted reproduction by their owners, a situation that must be prevention is a priority, since it is estimated that in 7 years a bitch can generate an offspring of 5,432 puppies.
The Department of Animal He alth and Protection carries out daily 30 free castrations in Buenos Aires, whether they are abandoned dogs or homeless dogs, therefore it is important to contribute to this birth control and sterilize our dog.
Obviously, if you decide to adopt a dog, you must first exercise responsibility, remember that welcoming an animal into your home requires your time and affection, veterinary care and food, throughout life of the animal. You must be sure that you can commit, if so, we assure you that sharing your home with a dog is something really positive and beneficial for both of you.
