PAPHOS STRAY DOG SHELTER - PROCEDURES ARE RUNNING - Filenews 3/6 by Dora Christodoulou
[Whilst picture in the press shows Paphiakos, the article appears to relate solely to the creation of the Paphos Stray Dog Shelter]
Following the meeting held on May 13 at the Paphos Municipal Hall, chaired by the Mayor of Paphos, Angelos Onisiforos, on the issue of creating a shelter for stray dogs, the local bodies involved have already intensively begun investigations and contacts in order for everything to be ready for the final decision on the site as soon as possible.
The issue is being dealt with as a priority, Angelos Onisiforou told "F", due to the lack of suitable space so far and the extent that the problem is taking on more and more.
The May meeting was attended by the four Mayors of the Paphos district, a representative of the Union of Paphos Communities, the Commissioner for Environment and Animal Welfare, Antonia Theodosiou, Natasa Michaelidou and Alexandros Oriettas, representatives of the animal welfare organization Simba Animal Aid.
During the meeting, the strong interest in the creation of a modern shelter for the temporary accommodation of stray dogs was confirmed, which will serve all the municipalities and communities of the Paphos district.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare, welcoming the meeting, informed the attendees that the Government intends to financially support the whole effort with an amount of €250,000.
The Mayor of Paphos reiterated yesterday to "F" his will to immediately proceed with the necessary procedures, so that the shelter can be put into operation within 2027.
[Whilst picture in the press shows Paphiakos, the article appears to relate solely to the creation of the Paphos Stray Dog Shelter]
Following the meeting held on May 13 at the Paphos Municipal Hall, chaired by the Mayor of Paphos, Angelos Onisiforos, on the issue of creating a shelter for stray dogs, the local bodies involved have already intensively begun investigations and contacts in order for everything to be ready for the final decision on the site as soon as possible.
The issue is being dealt with as a priority, Angelos Onisiforou told "F", due to the lack of suitable space so far and the extent that the problem is taking on more and more.
The May meeting was attended by the four Mayors of the Paphos district, a representative of the Union of Paphos Communities, the Commissioner for Environment and Animal Welfare, Antonia Theodosiou, Natasa Michaelidou and Alexandros Oriettas, representatives of the animal welfare organization Simba Animal Aid.
During the meeting, the strong interest in the creation of a modern shelter for the temporary accommodation of stray dogs was confirmed, which will serve all the municipalities and communities of the Paphos district.
The Commissioner for the Environment and Animal Welfare, welcoming the meeting, informed the attendees that the Government intends to financially support the whole effort with an amount of €250,000.
The Mayor of Paphos reiterated yesterday to "F" his will to immediately proceed with the necessary procedures, so that the shelter can be put into operation within 2027.
