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Recognition to the Animal Protector APASA for its 20 anniversary

February 15 from 2019 - 15: 08

The San Antonio Animal Protection Association (APASA) meets this 2019, 20 years, and on Friday morning, the Javea Town Hall he thanked his work in a simple act that was attended by the mayor, José Chulvi, Councilwoman Doris Courcelles, the president of the Association, Mandy Conway and the veterinarian responsible for the protection, José Luís Genovés and in which the first mayor has presented a plaque of recognition for his 20 years of existence.

During the event a video was shown in which they showed the work they do daily as well as the trajectory of the Association during these 20 years. Its beginnings are sent to 1999, when a group of people of various nationalities come together to protect and care for abandoned, mistreated or injured animals. APASA that works in municipal lands, manages daily the needs of the animals.

The staff of the kennel assesses where to locate the newly arrived dogs and take out all the animals twice a day from their cabin for cleaning, even having more than 400 volunteers of different nationalities who contribute their bit.

The president of the Association stressed that APASA is one of the best protectors of the region, "For 20 years ago, a total of 11.000 dogs have passed and we currently have 172 dogs. I want to thank the entire team of volunteers, the city council and the residents of Xàbia for their work."

The act was closed by the mayor addressing the Association as they are "essential for Xàbia. They do a quiet and little recognized job since you take care of, protect and defend abandoned or mistreated animals."

Chulvi added that they have played a key role in raising local awareness and raising awareness of respect for animals. "20 years ago, when a majority group of people
foreigners began to help and pick up abandoned dogs, sure that caused confusion, but today manages a fully functioning kennel "
, Chulvi stressed.

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