Dogs and cats will be neutered free of charge in the Pinheiro neighborhood, in Maceió; see when
Service takes place from November 9th to 13th at the Vila Saem Residents Association (Amosa)
Quick Look
- Castramóvel da Sebema will be in the Pinheiro neighborhood, in Maceió, from November 9th to 13th, offering free castration of dogs and cats.
- Screening and registration take place on the 9th and 10th, with surgeries from November 11th to 13th, from 8am to 2pm.
- Tutors must present a photo ID and proof of residence.
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Why It Matters
The action is promoted by the Extraordinary Secretariat for Animal Welfare (Sebema) with the aim of expanding access to animal health services, contributing to population control of dogs and cats and preventing diseases in the municipality of Maceió.
Residents of the Pinheiro neighborhood, in Maceió, will be able to take dogs and cats for free castration starting this Monday (9). The service will be provided by Castramóvel at the Vila Saem Residents Association (Amosa), with screening and registration on the 9th and 10th of November. The surgeries are scheduled for the period from November 11th to 13th, from 8 am to 2 pm.
The action is promoted by the Extraordinary Secretariat for Animal Welfare (Sebema) and aims to expand access to animal health services, contribute to population control of dogs and cats and prevent diseases.
According to the Secretary of Animal Welfare, Marcella Soares, the initiative facilitates guardians' access to the procedure and strengthens public animal protection policies in the municipality.
"Neutering is an important tool for animal care and protection. In addition to contributing to population control of dogs and cats, the procedure also brings benefits to the health of animals. With Castramóvel, we were able to take this service directly to communities, facilitating access for owners and strengthening public animal welfare policies in Maceió", he highlighted.
Which animals can be neutered?
The program serves animals within the following age groups:
Males: from 8 months to 5 years;
Females: from 6 months to 5 years.
Brachycephalic animals (with a short snout), weighing more than 15 kg, and having a history of seizures or epilepsy cannot undergo the procedure. Females in heat, breastfeeding, less than 45 days after giving birth or with suspected or confirmed pregnancy are also prohibited.
The restriction also applies to Yorkshire, Lhasa Apso, Shih-tzu, Pug, French Bulldog, English Bulldog, Maltese, Boxer, Pekingese, Poodle, German Spitz and Persian breeds.
Documents and guidance
To participate in the Permanent Population Control of Dogs and Cats program, owners must present an identification document with photo and proof of residence.
It is also necessary to follow the guidelines for transporting animals:
Cats: must be carried in transport boxes;
Dogs: must be on a leash and muzzle.
Open Questions
- How many places are available for neutering?
- Is there a limit on animals per owner?
- Will Castramóvel visit other neighborhoods after Pinheiro?
