**Over 20 Dogs Rescued in La Paz; Citizen Fined for Animal Cruelty**
In La Paz, Mexico, more than 20 dogs were rescued from dire conditions in a residence located in the Fovissste neighborhood. The operation was conducted by authorities of the XVII Ayuntamiento de La Paz following multiple citizen reports.
Kenia Guadalupe Angulo Gutiérrez, the coordinator of the Centro Municipal de Atención Canina (CEMAC) in La Paz, noted that they approached the home with a civic judge’s order, which enabled the rescue of the dogs. According to Angulo, the animals were in poor health, suffering from skin issues and mild malnutrition, and the living conditions were far from adequate.
“We came with an order from a Civic Judge who instructed us to secure the canines found at the residence. They will be transported to CEMAC’s facilities where a vet will evaluate their condition and we will proceed accordingly,” she explained. Each dog will be kept under CEMAC’s care, with support from several rescuers who volunteered to assist with their upkeep. Some dogs will be put up for adoption, while others will be in temporary custody, receiving necessary follow-ups.
In response to the incident, the Dirección de Prevención del Delito y Justicia Cívica of La Paz sanctioned the woman responsible for the dogs’ deplorable conditions. Daniela Rubio Avilés, head of the Directorate, stated that animal cruelty was confirmed for 17 out of the 20 rescued dogs.
Rubio Avilés mentioned that the woman was deemed responsible under articles 74, sections V, VI, VII, VIII, and IX, of the Bando de Policía, Buen Gobierno y Justicia Cívica of La Paz Municipality. She was fined nearly 11,000 pesos and warned that if she re-offends within six months or fails to comply with the judge’s orders, she could face a 36-hour arrest.
The woman has the right to appeal the ruling from the Civic Judge, as she was found unfit to keep domestic animals.
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