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Government Responsibility for Domestic Animal Control

In 2022, after a decade of receiving multiple complaints from Puerto Rican citizens about animal cruelty and neglect, the municipality of Ponce canceled its agreement with government contractor Animal Rescue and Protection Services (“ARPS”). ARPS operated the animal shelter in Calle Baramaya, in the municipality of Ponce. A 2021 audit by the mayor’s office showed …

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The Sentient Animals in Puerto Rico

For over two years, Puerto Rico has considered domestic and domesticated animals as “sentient beings,” and not objects or property. According to our Civil Code of 2020, we must treat these animals according to their nature. We must consider their well-being and physical security in decisions on their guardianship and care. Certain steps are to …

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