According to Ampara Animal, an association of women that helps animal shelters and independent animal rescues, the number of dogs, cats and other animals rescued in Brazil last year increased by 70% compared to previous years. The survey included 530 shelters. According to the organization, this neglect was accentuated by the worsening humanitarian crisis of Covid-19.
In order to assist in alleviating this food shortage, students from the Colégio Adventista de Joinville are engaged in a campaign to raise food for the Animal Shelter of Joinville. According to the school's Pedagogical Advisor, Michelle Vecchi, the pandemic brought about a decrease in income and donations as the fairs to collect goods were canceled.
Inspiration in literature
This solidarity project started from reading the book O Menino ea Cachorro Amarelo, written by Walda Rosa Abreu, which tells the story of a little dog who spent all day alone, ran away, got lost, and was later adopted by the family of a boy who loved animals.
Infecting the good
Juliana Wuthstrack, a teacher, says that the children are very involved in the collection. “Students understand that they can make a difference in the world. In a campaign like this, everyone gets involved and ends up infecting other people with solidarity. They are very fond of animals and, through the book, they understood the importance of loving and caring for pets! The animals in the shelter also deserve our full attention, and so we found a way to help during this time of many restrictions ”, says Juliana.
This article was originally published on the South American Division’s Portuguese news site