Overview
- Hundreds marched on January 11 from the Angel of Independence to the Zócalo calling for the animals’ return, full identification and location disclosures, and an end to what they describe as criminalization of refuge staff.
- Authorities say 304 dogs housed at the Ajusco facility are improving under 24/7 veterinary care, while 371 are at the Animal Surveillance Brigade and 183 at a Utopía site in Gustavo A. Madero, with La Jornada reporting 37 cats hospitalized.
- The FGJCDMX reports that 936 animals were secured on January 7 and that 798 showed signs consistent with cruelty in unsanitary, overcrowded conditions documented by peritajes.
- Refugio Franciscano and supporters label the operation a despojo, cite federal amparos they say protect the refuge, and allege mishandling and real-estate interests, claims officials deny as a property dispute with the Fundación Haghenbeck continues.
- Members of the CDMX Congress are moving to create an obligatory registry and standards for shelters and rescuers, while PAN legislators caution against overregulation and urge enforcing existing rules.