This afternoon around 100 people celebrated the 17th edition of the pet walk along Chapultepec Avenuein which dozens of dogs were disguised by their owners and walked along one of the most recognized avenues in Guadalajara. In addition, recognitions were given to different canine squads of the security forces of the Guadalajara Metropolitan Zone (ZMG).
Around 5:00 p.m., the contingent left from the intersection of Chapultepec and Vallarta avenues to Plaza República.on México Avenue and Chapultepec, where they arrived around 6:00 p.m. In this place, recognitions were given to the different security agencies.
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“It was walk number 17. We always try to have it have a theme and I think that now, well deserved, a tribute to the canine squads of Guadalajara. Canine squads came from Guadalajara, Zapopan, the police; from the Prosecutor’s Office, firefighters and the Red Cross,” said Karmina Ortega, founder of the Animal Pet organization.
The objective of this event is to promote the dignified and respectful treatment of animals and pets in public areas.as well as encouraging the opening of more “pet friendly” places in different establishments in the ZMG, indicated Ortega.
“It’s a really cool event because we can dress our dog up as whatever we want, plus we take the opportunity to take him for a walk for a while with more pets and in a nice area of the city, which is not often possible (…) . I would invite more people to come and be part of this walk, the truth is it is very beautiful and they will not regret it,” commented María, who walked with her one-year-old chihuahua.
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Karmina added that An altar of the dead was made in the Plaza República in commemoration of the recognition by the Catholic Church that dogs have souls.so the aim is that, in addition to raising awareness among the population about pet care, the event becomes a space for coexistence for people and animals.
“This tradition came out that on October 27 the souls of dogs and all animals are received. So we decided to hold this event to welcome all those souls and, at the same time, all the events we do are to encourage adoptions,” he added.
At the end of the walk, the security units performed a demonstration of the training activities they carry out in the canine squad.among which are obedience, attack and olfactory operations to find certain substances.
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