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Mexico City Seizes 936 Animals From Cuajimalpa Shelter After Forensic Probe Finds Cruelty

Forensic findings of cruelty prompted city custody of the animals.

Overview

  • FGJCDMX reported 936 dogs and cats secured, with at least 798 showing signs compatible with cruelty and 21 previously deceased outside the facility.
  • Authorities executed a court-backed operation with about 200 personnel, including the Animal Surveillance Brigade and veterinary experts.
  • Animals are being transferred to the city veterinary hospital, Brigade facilities, and a SEDEMA-run shelter in the Ajusco, with the most critical cases sent to hospitals, including private clinics.
  • The city assumed temporary custody for individual evaluations, treatment, and recovery, as prosecutors continue investigations with a view to possible charges.
  • Activists tried to block the removal overnight on the MéxicoToluca highway, while officials stressed that the separate land dispute between the refuge and a foundation will be resolved through the courts.