To put things straight, this is the situation. Live Arico, the legally registered charitable Association is not closed. Finca Chasagua, the Atogo refuge housing our dogs, has a closure order. This was no surprise to us. There have been legal problems with the installation for many years, even before our time there. After moving there in 2010, it became apparent almost immediately that much work would have to be done to improve the installation to a standard acceptable for Live Arico and its dogs. However, any work was blocked, denounced by neighbours as being done without a license, and when we applied for said licenses they were declined. We have been in an impossible situation.
The Cabildo have offered a plot of land in Fasnia on which a refuge has been built. In respect of the closure order the Cabildo have agreed to allow our dogs to go to the Fasnia refuge, with the condition that Eugenio de Mommio resign from the Association, and has no further contact with the refuge to ensure that no further abandoned dogs are taken in to the new refuge. Eugenio has agreed to this, as the dogs need to be moved to their new home as soon as possible. As a committee, this pains us deeply but we have no choice at this time, we have to move to Fasnia as we cannot stay in Granadilla. We thank Eugenio from our hearts for all his work over the past 12 years, and recognise the sacrifices he has made to achieve this.
On the plus side, this can be good for the dogs. A new opportunity, the refuge will be under the control of FECAPAP (The Canarian Federation of Animal and Plant Protection Associations) with Live Arico in collaboration. The dogs remain the legal property of Live Arico and we will continue with adoptions in an effort to reduce the numbers.
From a financial point of view, we have an obligation to support our dogs, and for this reason our shops remain open and fundraising continues. We ask for your continued support in this area. It is also very important to us that our debts with Hospivet Sur and La Granja are paid off. We will publish the state of affairs at monthly intervals so our supporters can see how much we have raised, and how we have divided it between our creditors and the upkeep of our dogs.
I also attach the agreement with FECAPAP to confirm these points.
COMUNICADO DE LA FEDERACIÓN CANARIA DE ASOCIACIONES PROTECTORAS DE ANIMALES Y PLANTAS PARA LA GESTIÓN DEL REFUGIO DE FASNIA.
El Cabildo Insular de Tenerife ha solicitado a la Federación Canaria de Asociaciones Protectoras de Animales y Plantas (FECAPAP) la colaboración para gestionar las instalaciones existentes en la finca La Valiera, en el municipio de Fasnia, para albergar a unos 400 perros de la asociación Live Arico, aceptando el encargo de su mantenimiento y posterior entrega en adopción.
La Fecapap, ha acordado con la Junta Directiva de la asociación Live Arico, mantener a todos los animales que se trasladen al nuevo refugio, excepto aquellos que sufran enfermedades terminales, senectud o depresión.
Tanto la Junta Directiva como las voluntarias que han colaborado asiduamente en el albergue, podrán continuar haciéndolo centrándose en la difusión de los animales para facilitar su adopción.
Teniendo en cuenta las dimensiones de este albergue, tanto por las instalaciones como por el número de animales, se hace necesario recordar que necesitamos unir fuerzas para sacar adelante este centro y, que tanto la ayuda material como la económica, son fundamentales para conseguir nuestro propósito que no es otro que el bienestar de los animales.
Para lograr esto, necesitamos hacer un llamamiento a aquellas personas o entidades que puedan colaborar aportando materiales de construcción, vallas, etc., para completar y afianzar las instalaciones actuales, además de pienso, medicamentos y productos de limpieza principalmente. Para aquellas otras que les sea más cómodo hacer un donativo, pueden hacerlo a través de la cuenta de Fecapap específica para ese albergue, número 2065 0107 62 1400050373.
Sabemos que un albergue no es el sitio definitivo para que viva un animal, por lo que esperamos que con la ayuda de todos este albergue se convierta en el menor tiempo posible en un centro donde al menos esa espera se haga lo más corta y agradable posible.
JUNTA DIRECTIVA FECAPAP
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