Overview

• More than 90 dogs rescued by Gente por los Animales in Mexicali are up for adoption today after being vaccinated, dewormed and sterilized through foster networks.
• Mexico held its third-Sunday celebration on July 20 with shelters and pet-food brands organizing family-friendly adoption drives to address a 70 percent stray-dog population.
• Barcelona City Council has launched the Pla Endreça campaign, distributing 2,000 free waste-bag packs and opening off-leash zones to strengthen owner responsibility in public spaces.
• Animal shelters and veterinary clinics worldwide are offering no-cost vaccination and neutering services to curb the 70 percent of dogs estimated by the WHO to lack homes.
• Educational workshops on canine health, nutrition and responsible ownership are taking place in parks and community centers to build lasting support for dog welfare.