paphos shelter — paphos shelter — The Animal Party has warned it may bring 2,000 animals to the Presidential Palace if authorities fail to find alternative land for a Paphos animal shelter facing court-ordered demolition.
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Kyriakos Kyriakou, president of the Animal Party, attended a Ieroskipou Municipal Council meeting on Thursday aimed at resolving the crisis. The Paphos Animal Shelter, which has operated for nearly 40 years, currently houses around 2,000 animals, including donkeys, horses, dogs, cats, goats, rabbits, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, and a pony.
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The shelter must vacate the land after property owners requested its return, leading to a court order for its demolition. During the council meeting, Kyriakou expressed the urgency of finding state land for the relocation of the animals. He stated that if suitable plots are not identified promptly, the fate of these animals could be jeopardised.
Kyriakou submitted a proposal suggesting that if the search for state land is delayed, the animals should be distributed among other licensed shelters to ensure their survival. He highlighted the importance of immediate action to avoid a crisis.
The president anticipated that a representative from the Interior Ministry would present specific state-owned plots that could potentially be allocated for the shelter. “If this solution does not materialise because some will refuse to accept it, then we will be forced to end up at the Presidential Palace with our animals,” Kyriakou warned, emphasising the seriousness of the situation.
The Animal Party’s commitment to advocating for the welfare of these animals has sparked conversations around the need for improved animal shelter policies and the responsibilities of local authorities in ensuring their safety.
