07 November 2024
The first “refugee camp” for dogs and cats was born in Valencia. After the flood that hit the city last October 29th, Sporting Benimaclet, where football and tennis were once played, donated a space where the adoption of animals from the populations affected by storm Dana is managed. A group of volunteers takes care of the four-legged friends who have lost their home and owner. They were picked up by rescuers as they wandered hungry through the mud-covered streets and were brought there. Where they are refreshed and treated by veterinarians. Many are injured.
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In the improvised care center there are not only dogs and cats but also turtles and ducks that the owners kept in the now flooded gardens, dragged away by the force of the water but survived the catastrophe. At Sporting Benimaclet there is a queue: anyone who has lost a pet comes here in the hope of finding it. And if he doesn’t see it, he adopts one anyway. For these four-legged friends the probability of finding their owner is slim but there are those who are ready to offer them a new home and lots of affection.
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Hundreds of dead animals were swept away by the flood. Many carcasses ended up, with all the mud, in the port of Valencia where a cleanup is underway. Other carcasses of chickens, calves and farm animals were swept into the sea by the swollen torrents that overwhelmed farms in the Valencia region.
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**Interview with Maria Lopez, Volunteer Coordinator at Valencia Animal Refuge**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us today, Maria. Can you tell us about the recent efforts to help animals affected by the flood in Valencia?
**Maria Lopez:** Thank you for having me. In the aftermath of the storm Dana, we recognized a pressing need to provide shelter and care for pets who were displaced or injured. Sporting Benimaclet generously offered their facility, which has become a temporary refuge for these animals. We’ve seen a significant number of dogs, cats, and even turtles being brought to us by rescuers.
**Interviewer:** That’s incredible. What conditions are these animals in when they arrive at the center?
**Maria Lopez:** Many of the animals come to us in distress, physically and emotionally. We’ve had cases of injuries and trauma from being lost in the flood or separated from their owners. Our veterinarians are working tirelessly to treat their ailments and provide the care they need to recover.
**Interviewer:** How can the community get involved to support these efforts?
**Maria Lopez:** Community support is crucial. We are setting up collection points for people to donate supplies like food, blankets, and medical supplies. We also welcome volunteers who can help with cleaning, feeding, and socializing the animals. There is so much we can do together!
**Interviewer:** What are the next steps for these animals once they recover?
**Maria Lopez:** Once the animals are healthy, we aim to find them loving forever homes through adoption events. We want to ensure that every animal gets the chance to live a happy life again, preferably with a family that understands their journey.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Maria, for sharing this important information. It sounds like there’s a tremendous effort being made to care for these furry friends.
**Maria Lopez:** Thank you for bringing attention to this issue. Every bit helps, and together we can make a difference in these animals’ lives.
