Animal rights advocate Yenney Caballero shared a video on social media showing the rescue of a puppy abandoned in a garbage dump in San José de las Lajas, Mayabeque.
The puppy, still very young, had a fracture in its hind legs, as the young woman explained in the video. "We are going to help you," she told the little dog while trying to pull it out from under a container where it had hidden.
"What a way for animals to suffer, at the hands of shameless people who hit them, mistreat them, abandon them. This is horrible," she remarked as she carried the puppy to take it to the veterinarian.
In another post, Caballero asked for help to find someone to take care of the puppy, as her home is already full of animals. However, she assured that she would cover the medical expenses.
Last June, this same activist reported that the owners of a Siberian Husky puppy had left it locked up for three days in an abandoned house in San José de las Lajas, Mayabeque. Neighbors had been complaining about the puppy's howling day and night.
The woman broke a piece of the door's acrylic and when she inserted her phone's camera, she confirmed that the place was abandoned and the prisoner was a small puppy.
Caballero has exposed several severe cases of animal abuse in Cuba, including the sale of dog meat in Mayabeque. She also reported the torture of a cat posted by a young man on Facebook, which led the advocate to urge the government to implement stricter measures to prevent similar situations, such as imposing fines up to 100,000 pesos.
Animal Abuse in Cuba: Key Questions Answered
Given the disturbing reports of animal abuse in Cuba, many people have questions about the current situation and what can be done to prevent such incidents. Here, we address some of the most pressing queries.
What actions is Yenney Caballero taking to combat animal abuse in Cuba?
Yenney Caballero is actively rescuing abused and abandoned animals, raising awareness through social media, and urging the government to implement stricter measures, such as fines, to prevent animal abuse.
How can the public help animals in need in Cuba?
The public can help by reporting cases of animal abuse, supporting local animal rights advocates, and providing temporary or permanent homes for rescued animals. Donations for medical expenses are also appreciated.
What legal measures are being proposed to prevent animal abuse in Cuba?
Advocates like Yenney Caballero are calling for the government to implement stricter laws, including fines up to 100,000 pesos, to deter animal abuse and ensure better treatment of animals.