health
diciembre 17, 2025
Cartagena estrena ambulancias veterinarias para rescate animal
Cartagena da un paso adelante en la protección animal con la entrega de dos nuevas ambulancias veterinarias, según informó la Alcaldía. Estos vehículos, entregados en el Parque Flanagan de Bocagrande, fortalecerán la atención oportuna de caninos, felinos y otras especies de menor tamaño, priorizando aquellos en condición de calle.
TL;DR
- Cartagena has received two new veterinary ambulances.
- These ambulances will strengthen timely care for canines, felines, and other small animals, prioritizing those on the street.
- The vehicles are equipped with cages for safe and adequate transport.
- This initiative aims to optimize rescue and transfer processes and improve emergency response.
- The mayor highlighted this as part of a government policy for animal welfare.
- Cartagena is now considered an international benchmark in animal care, having shifted from high rates of mistreatment to being a model for other cities.
- Programs like the Animal Abuse Patrol, Mobile Veterinary Medical Unit, and sterilization programs were mentioned.
- A District Veterinary Hospital Center is planned for construction.