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22 LOCAL NEWS AWEMainta Dialuna, 2 October 2023
Enforcement Actions Target Negligent Pet Owners
54 Individuals Face Consequences for
Violations of the Animal Welfare Law
OVER the past weeks, a concerted effort to enforce the Figaroastraat.
Animal Welfare Law has resulted in actions taken against
individuals or owners who have neglected, endangered, Subsequently, similar actions were carried out in the
allowed their animals to roam freely on public roads, or Oranjestad district and surrounding areas. Visits were made
committed other violations of the Animal Welfare Law. to locations such as Ponton, Playa Pabao, Madiki, Madiki
Kavel, Bushiri, Caya Soeur Desideria, Caya Soeor Dionysia,
These control operations were carried out in several Pos Abao, Cunucu Abao, Bubali, Washington, Caya Mazurka,
districts, including Noord and Oranjestad. Multiple viola- Koyari, Gasparito, Caya Maguey, Brebastraat, San Barbola,
tions were observed, leading to a total of 54 individuals or Wacaka, Buena Vista, Gonzalitostraat, Barcadera, Balashi,
owners being addressed regarding various Animal Welfare Parkietenbos, Blenchistraat, and Balashi.
Law infractions.
These control operations are set to continue in other
It is evident that these individuals did not take sufficient districts in the coming days. Pet owners are strongly advised
precautions to ensure the well-being of their pets. Immediate to ensure their pets are well cared for, and the necessary
fines were issued to 21 individuals, while 32 received warn- precautions are taken. Providing adequate attention and
ings. It is important to note that these fines are substantial care to your pets is essential to avoid receiving fines, which
and can have financial repercussions. The warnings were can be substantial and have financial consequences.
primarily issued to negligent pet owners and those who
allowed their pets to roam freely on public roads. It is worth Law enforcement officials have noted that many pets are not
highlighting that most owners or responsible parties were receiving the level of care they require, and they will continue
not present at the time of the control operations. to monitor and enforce the Animal Welfare Law accordingly.
The enforcement actions took place in various neighborhoods The government and law enforcement agencies are
in Noord, including Roncado, Nuñe, Jaburibari, Kudawecha, committed to upholding the Animal Welfare Law to protect
Matadera, Sero Janchi, Sabana Liber, Boegoeroei, Tanki Flip, the well-being of animals and maintain a safe and respon-
Bubali, Washington, Kurimiauw, Kamay, Palm Beach, and sible pet ownership culture within the community.
