In a joint operation carried out on Thursday, the City Police and the Specialized Environmental Prosecutor’s Office (UFEMA) dismantled an illegal animal breeding facility in Villa Urquiza.
During the raid, thirteen purebred dogs and a wild parrot were rescued, with an estimated value in the black market of $13,500,000.
The investigation began in April after detecting social media posts offering animals for sale, linked to the raided address at Plaza 2300 street.
Additionally, it was reported that the property had already been previously closed due to similar infractions, prompting a new judicial intervention.
Illegal breeding facility: deplorable conditions and animal mistreatment
During the operation, German Shepherd dogs, English Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, and Dachshunds were found.
In addition, a parrot of the species Amazona aestiva, known as a “talking parrot,” lacked the mandatory identification ring to certify its legal origin.
The hygienic-sanitary conditions of the place were alarming. They detected the presence of fecal matter in common areas, animals confined in rooms or cages without mobility, and missing or expired vaccination records.
The person in charge of the place was charged with violation of closure, acts of animal cruelty, violation of animal health regulations, and Article 206 of the Penal Code.
What will happen to the rescued animals
The dogs were handed over to non-governmental organizations specializing in the care and recovery of animals victims of abuse or abandonment. There, they will receive veterinary checks and efforts will be made to find adoptive families.
Meanwhile, the parrot was transferred to the Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve for care and eventual reintegration into a suitable environment.
This operation highlights the importance of oversight and control over the possession and sale of protected species. Additionally, it points to the need to strengthen control mechanisms to prevent illegal animal trafficking.
