The City Council of Santa Eulària has terminated its contract with Rancho Can Dog for the provision of animal collection, shelter, and adoption services. The decision was made due to the company’s repeated breaches of the contractual terms, which prevented the council from effectively monitoring and ensuring the welfare of the animals in their care. This move is essential to guarantee the safety and wellbeing of the animals housed there, according to a statement issued by the council.
According to the City Council’s investigation, over fifty irregularities have been identified. While most were minor administrative issues, there were two more significant ones: the failure to retrieve an animal upon request by the council and the failure to take a dog to the veterinarian as scheduled. These lapses in proper protocol are concerning and require immediate action to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals involved.
As the provision of animal collection, reception, and adoption services falls under the jurisdiction of the municipality and ensuring animal welfare is a fundamental goal of the council, the Consistory has urgently formalized an agreement with the Fundació Natura Parc to take over these tasks effective immediately. This decision aims to ensure that the animals receive the best possible care and attention, as stated in the council’s note.
Presently, Rancho Can Dog had been sheltering twenty dogs under the care of the Santa Eulària City Council. These dogs have been thoroughly examined by veterinary professionals to evaluate their overall health and identify any specific care requirements they may need.
Throughout the contract period, the Santa Eulària City Council conducted a significant number of inspections and assessments on the service, employing dedicated technicians and veterinarians for this purpose. Additionally, the council issued repeated requests for the necessary corrective actions to be taken, as stated by the council itself.
Furthermore, the council has initiated appropriate administrative proceedings to address these breaches, with a view to determining the most appropriate course of action from a technical and legal standpoint. Ultimately, the council concluded that terminating the contract was the best solution to ensure the safety and well-being of the animals in their care, as stated in the note.
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