Strong concern is prevalent in Paros After recurring incidents of cattle abuse with caustic liquids, which cause disgust in the local community. Images of animals with burns testify to an organized and repetitive act of violence at the expense of defenseless creatures.
According to a complaint by employee in Naoussa, who spoke to the newpost, the animals’ martyrdom is associated with traps set up near waste bins. As she described, behind the Church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary (Panagia Faneromeni), she was burned when she closed on a caustic fluid spilled next to the buckets. He estimated that some people deliberately throw the essence, wanting to remove or hurt the kittens that find food in the trash.
Continuous incidents of abuse
The first cats with head and body marks were found last April, with those who took care to initially believe that they were accident injuries. However, in May new incidents forced veterinarians to find that the wounds came from caustic substances. Since then, several cats in the area have appeared with burns, confirming that it is a systematic abuse.
The mobilization of animal organizations
Paros animal groups have already launched information campaigns, calling citizens:
- to directly denounce suspicious movements,
- to support stray animals with adoptions,
- to contribute financially and voluntarily to local shelters.
«It is not enough just punishment of guerrillas, prevention and social awareness are equally critical“, The organizations emphasize.
The heavy climate on the island
Residents are outraged, noting that abuse not only affects the animals, but also the image of the island, which welcomes thousands of visitors every year. “It is inconceivable in a place that wants to be called hospitable that such crimes happen,” they say.