Denúncias de maus-tratos contra animais, realizadas no município de Realeza no período de janeiro de 2022 a junho de 2024

Abstract

Animal abuse has been a recurring issue from ancient times to the present day. It is essential to understand the types of abuse that are most frequently reported in order to ensure the protection and well-being of animals. This understanding serves as a foundation for creating effective public policies aimed at combating this violence, including the implementation of educational campaigns and preventive actions that raise awareness among the population and encourage reporting of abuse cases. In this context, the present study aimed to identify and classify reports of animal abuse recorded in the municipality of Realeza/PR from January 2022 to July 2024, categorizing them according to the types of abuse practiced. A total of 132 reports of abuse were collected during the specified period. Reports were excluded if the address was not provided in the complaint or if the animal could not be located and there was no follow-up from the complainant (n = 9). Additionally, reports that were not deemed as abuse by the responsible veterinarian were also excluded (n = 6), resulting in a final count of 117 reports. Among the reported, registered, and investigated cases of animal abuse, those related to neglect by guardians stand out, this includes issues such as failure to provide food and water for animals, coercion of freedom through the use of short leashes, and abandonment of animals left to fend for themselves on the streets. These findings highlight the urgent need for effective humanitarian education, increased awareness, and actions focused on animal protection. Neglect, abuse, and abandonment are recurring problems that are often invisible to society at large.