Aragua inaugurated the first Animal Welfare Center to strengthen veterinary care

Published at: 05/10/2026 07:57 PM

Under the motto “We take care of them with our heart”, the inauguration of the first Animal Welfare Center in the state of Aragua, a space with high-tech offices to provide domestic and wild fauna with veterinary consultation and quality care.

The opening of the new animal center was led by Joana Sánchez, spokesperson for Aragüeñdad, together with Maigualida Vargas Moreno, president of Misión Nevado; the deputies of the National Assembly (AN) Manuel Hernández and América Pérez, in addition to Jorge Been, rescuer and instructor, and his canine companion Tsunami.

On the day, Governor Sánchez reported that the animal care infrastructure has four offices, an operating room, observation room, canine hotel, cafeteria, hairdresser, dental prophylaxis and areas for oral health, recreation and training spaces.

The important veterinary clinic is 100% equipped and equipped with advanced technological supplies and equipment to provide an optimal and quality service to the animals.

In addition, it has creative murals inspired by dogs that have left an indelible mark on historical events.

During the tour, Sánchez mentioned that public animal protection policies are being consolidated in the state of Aragua with the opening of the first animal center.

“We are today at the delivery of the Animal Welfare Center in our state. It is constituted as an achievement of the policies directed by Misión Nevado, and I highlight that this began 7 years ago in the Santiago Mariño municipality. With this, we reaffirm our commitment to continue expanding these centers to improve the quality of life and veterinary care for both companion and street animals,” he said.

For her part, the president of Misión Nevado, Maigualida Vargas, said that the state of Aragua is at the forefront of animal protection.

“Aragua is one of the states with the most animal management units, an initiative that serves as a model for other states in the country, because we have to promote respect for our little animals and give them that voice to increase the fulfillment of their rights, because they too deserve attention,” he said.

In this significant activity, the deputy of the AN, Manuel Hernández announced the achievements that have been consolidated through the Aragüeño Animal Welfare System (SABA).

Hernández indicated that “9 animal management units have been created with the goal of completing 18 this year, 228 days have been held in all municipalities of the state.

In addition, in partnership with the Nevado Mission, more than 19,000 rabies vaccines have been administered and 1,626 sterilizations have been carried out,” said the deputy.

He also reported that the funds raised at the animal clinic will be allocated to a massive regional sterilization plan focused on providing care for community and street animals.

For her part, Deputy América Pérez, president of the Permanent Commission for Social Development, mentioned the implementation of laws that protect the rights of fauna.

“From here, in the state of Aragua, we see the transformation of the culture of respect for animals. That's why we're working on the law for the protection and dignified treatment of companion animals, which addresses regulations on pyrotechnics, the eradication of animal abuse and the unlawful killing of animals.