In Mérida, Yucatán, a unprecedented economic sanction for animal abuse, a milestone that reinforces the institutional response to these acts. The fine amounts to 90,512 pesos, equivalent to 800 times the UMA, and falls on the person accused of abandoning several dogs in a closed house.
The case came to light thanks to neighborhood mobilization in Ciudad CaucelWest of the Yucatecan capital, residents reported finding dogs locked up without food or water. The dissemination of videos and photographs social media helped to accelerate the actions of the authorities.
The discovery and the first reports
The events originated in a house that had been uninhabited for weeks, where several people were detected. dogs locked up in unsanitary conditions. The neighbors' call to public services, accompanied by photographic evidence, pointed to a clear case of abandonment y negligence.
Given the seriousness of the indications, the report was given priority to verify the situation on the ground and activate the protocols of Animal Protection established by local authorities.
Operation and rescue of the 8 dogs
Following the alert, agents of the State Investigative Police (PEI) of the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP), in coordination with the State Attorney General's Office (FGE)They went to the house and They rescued eight dogs who showed clear signs of malnutrition.
Once the complaint was confirmed, the authorities secured the animals and initiated the procedures to substantiate the possible charges. legal responsibilities for abandonment and mistreatment, following the established procedure.
Care and custody of animals
The copies were delivered to the Animal Protection Unit (UPA) from the Mérida City Council, where they received initial veterinary care and medical evaluation to stabilize them and document their health status.
The healthcare intervention included clinical examination, hydration, and basic care, with the aim of ensuring the immediate well-being of the dogs and their recovery in a suitable environment.
The sanction and its scope
Un civic judge specializing in wildlife imposed a fine of 800 UMA (equivalent to 90,512 pesos) on the person responsible for the abandonment, a measure considered one of the highest applied in Mérida by abuse or neglect towards domestic animals.
The City Council emphasized that the resolution seeks to send a strong message zero tolerance for abuse, in addition to strengthening the culture of respect and empathy as well as towards pets.
How to report abuse in Mérida
Authorities reminded the public that any situation of abandonment or abuse can be reported to 070 or through the official channels of the Mérida City Councilwhere attention is channeled and, if necessary, coordination is established with the Attorney General's Office to act swiftly.
La citizen participation It remains key: collaboration between neighbors, institutions, and security forces allows for the timely detection and handling of more cases, reinforcing a shared task in defense of animal life.
The case of Ciudad Caucel This demonstrates the impact of the neighborhood complaint and inter-institutional coordination: eight dogs were rescued, the courts imposed one of the highest fines ever recorded in the city, and the public commitment to the cause was reaffirmed. Animal Protection.
