2021 Cuban migration surge leads to increased pet abandonment amid economic challenges.

Cuban migration has surged, resulting in a significant increase in abandoned pets, particularly cats and dogs, as owners leave for better opportunities. Many cannot afford quarantine fees or the cost of taking their pets. Although animal activism has grown since 2018, leading to a 2021 animal welfare law aimed at preventing cruelty, activists argue that current measures are insufficient to address the rising abandonment crisis amid Cuba's deepening economic challenges.

October 13, 2024
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