More than 600 pets have been rescued from the rubble after the earthquakes

Published at: 08/07/2026 02:45 PM

After the earthquakes that occurred last June 24, the sector vice-president of Health, Ecosocialism, Science and Technology, Isabel Iturria, reported that more than 600 companion animals have been rescued from the rubble during logistics deployments, which have been transferred to the temporary camps together with the affected families for their care.

‎Durante a tour of the Ávila Transitional Camp, located in San Bernardino, Iturria highlighted the fundamental role that animals have played during this emergency, where the impact of canines was especially highlighted .

“Dogs have been a vital element in the earthquake in two areas. We have had formal and trained rescue dogs, which came with both national and international teams, but also rescue dogs that emerged on their own,” he said.

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‎Por on the other hand, during the tour he stated that the camps are acting as a voluntary model, where the brigades take on the tasks of cleaning, cooking and children's recreation.

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‎Finalmente, Iturria praised the historical capacity of the Venezuelan people to overcome difficulties through collective effort and assured that the country will succeed once again in the face of this complex situation.

Mazo News Team