50,000 abandoned pets in Cuba due to rising emigration and high costs of animal transport.

Cuba is facing a significant crisis of abandoned pets as emigration rises sharply. With an estimated 50,000 stray animals now on the streets, many pets are left behind due to the high costs of transport and legal requirements for migration. Activists report that previous efforts to protect animals have been insufficient amid the country's economic turmoil, which includes inflation and shortages. Animal welfare groups are striving to rescue and rehome these abandoned animals.

October 15, 2024
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