Cancún Animal Shelter Accused of Secret Sacrifices

Cancún, Mexico — While the Benito Juárez City Council (Cancún, Quintana Roo) promotes campaigns for animal rescue, adoption, and care, organizations and rescuers are denouncing alleged practices of sacrificing dogs and cats inside the Municipal Center for Animal Welfare.

According to testimonies from workers and activists, apparently healthy animals are allegedly being sacrificed under the argument of "population control," with no clear adoption processes or transparency in procedures.

"There are no public records, no audits, nor evidence of constant adoption or sterilization campaigns," stated animal protection groups.

Municipality Cites Health Outbreak; Activists Disagree

Following the circulation of the accusations on social media, Municipal President Ana Patricia Peralta declared that recent procedures are related to a distemper outbreak, justifying actions to prevent contagion.

However, rescuers question this version and affirm that the sacrifices are not in response to an isolated incident, but rather a recurring practice.

"The outbreak is being used as a pretext to justify sacrifices. This was already happening before," stated workers from the facility who requested anonymity.

Activists Demand Transparency and Review of Protocols

The organizations are demanding that the City Council:

• Publish the number of animals admitted, adopted, and sacrificed.
• Apply veterinary care protocols before considering sacrifice.
• Prioritize sterilization, adoption campaigns, and programs for collaboration with rescuers.

Animal welfare specialists warn that, without a public registry, it is impossible to verify that sacrifice is being used as a last resort, as stipulated by local legislation.

Activists Request State Intervention and Audit

Rescuers have requested the intervention of the Quintana Roo Secretariat of Ecology and Environment and the Municipal Comptroller's Office, arguing that the use of public funds requires accountability.

"One cannot speak of animal welfare while what happens inside the center is being hidden," accused the groups.

To date, the City Council has not announced any audits or an external review of the allegations.