Rescuers Save 48 Dogs From Property in Central Merida

Mérida, Yucatán — Authorities rescued 48 dogs from a property in central Mérida after finding them in critical health, officials said Tuesday.

Personnel from the Animal Protection Unit (UPA) and the Unit for Environment and Animal Welfare (UMABA) conducted the operation following an inspection that revealed the animals needed urgent veterinary care. The dogs’ owners were in a vulnerable situation with financial limitations and health problems, which prevented them from providing proper care, according to UMABA.

Veterinarians determined that all 48 dogs had critical health conditions and moved them to the Municipal Animal Care Center (CEMAA). There, the animals will undergo a recovery process that includes clinical evaluation, veterinary treatment, feeding, rehabilitation, and follow-up care.

UMABA Director Raúl Escalante Aguilar said the operation was part of the Mérida city government’s ongoing efforts to respond to animal welfare reports. He noted that these interventions aim to promote responsible pet ownership and protect animals when living conditions pose a risk to their health or safety.