Cultur adopts a female dog, thus closing the "Operation Rescue Dogs of Kukulkan"

Mérida, Yucatán, July 24, 2024. Cultur and the Perpólis Association delivered "Coquito" for adoption this morning, a female dog that was rescued in the archaeological zone of Chichen Itza, as part of a plan to take care of the remains of this wonder of the contemporary world and also for public health, reported Mauricio Díaz Montalvo, general director of the department.

The other dog pending for adoption was "Dalila," the mother of the aforementioned puppy, but the person in charge of the mentioned Association, Lourdes Durán Leal, decided to keep her and take on the responsibility of caring for her.

By giving all the rescued dogs in Chichen for adoption, this is how Cultur concludes the so-called "Operation Rescue Dogs of Kukulkan," considering that there is little time left for the current administration.

"Coquito," the last dog given for adoption, was rescued by Cultur since last January, along with her four siblings and her mother. As of today, she has new owners who left happily and with the commitment to take care of her and attend to her as another family member.

The dog was received by Julio Pavía, who lives in San Pedro Noh Pat - a community located next to the road to Valladolid. Since their first contact, the little animal showed that she is capable of living with people and allowed herself to be held and petted.

Summary of what was done with the Operation Rescue Dogs of Kukulkan

The "Operation Rescue Dogs of Kukulkan" added up to 13 dogs in total, of which only one was returned to its habitat since it was considered feral and therefore would not have been able to coexist with people; all others were given up for adoption.

The first rescue took place on February 11, 2022 (1); the second was on May 2 (2); on June 17 three more were rescued, and on August 1, 2023, the last one known as "El Chino," who was about to lose one of his legs as he arrived with a serious wound close to gangrene. With the last rescue in January this year (6), the number practically doubled, reaching 13.

As reported at that time, this project started before the Covid-19 pandemic at INAH's request since many dogs were detected climbing up the castle of Chichen Itza, which could cause damage to this architectural gem, plus representing a public health risk as they received no attention. Due to the health emergency it was suspended but resumed in 2022.

This plan started with the collaboration of Planned Pethood veterinary clinic, represented by MVZ Antonio Ríos Pérez; Perpópolis, led by Lourdes Durán; and Cinco Patas, under Azalía May's responsibility.

In all cases, the rescued dogs were handed over to the veterinarian who took care of deworming them, sterilizing them, vaccinating them and providing necessary attention so they are free from diseases and can be handed over to their new owners.

Finally, Díaz Montalvo thanked everyone who participated in this program as this made it possible to give a home to 13 dogs who now have a decent home where they live happily and safely.

-The objective was fulfilled as far as circumstances allowed... It will be up to the next administration to decide whether or not to continue with this program - he concluded.

Publicado por: Cultur