A luta em defesa dos animais domésticos resgatados pela Associação de Defesa e Proteção Animal de Caxias (ADEPAC)

Abstract

Currently, in the city of Caxias-MA, and throughout Brazil, there is a large number of animals living on the streets, considering the growing incidence of animal cruelty cases involving domestic animals rescued daily by the Association for Animal Defense and Protection of Caxias (ADEPAC). It is undoubtedly necessary to highlight that this problem persists even 46 years after the Universal Declaration of Animal Rights was enacted by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). For this purpose, bibliographic research addressing the theme in question, as well as field research involving interviews, was conducted. The question that guided the study was: What are the types of mistreatment towards domestic animals? Are public policies effective in the fight for animal protection? The objective of the study was to analyze the treatment of domestic animals in the municipality of Caxias, observing the applicability of the law and public policies. The specific objectives were to understand the types of mistreatment that exist, evaluate the responsibility of citizens in situations of mistreatment, and identify the rights that belong to animals.