Abstract
The abandonment of domestic animals in public places is a severe socio-environmental problem, hence municipal kennels are essential to the management of these animals. However, many kennels do not have an effective environmental management system, as they have limited financial and human resources. Thus, this work aimed to identify the environmental aspects and impacts of a kennel located in the south of Minas Gerais (Brazil) and also to propose low-cost solutions for reducing significant environmental impacts. The significant environmental impacts of the kennel are water and soil pollution, resulting from wastewater generation, besides animal feces and unused and expired medicines disposal. Therefore, it was proposed the construction of a septic tank followed by an anaerobic filter and a biodigester, and also the correct disposal of the pharmaceuticals. Finally, the kennel is essential to the zoonose control in the locality.
Highlights
The abandonment of domestic animals in public places is an important social-environmental problem
It usually occurs due to irresponsible human attitudes, often because of the lack of knowledge of the fundamentals of responsible custody, which consists of veterinary treatment, adequate food and shelter supply (LIMA; LUNA, 2012)
This work identified and assessed the environmental aspects and impacts of a kennel located in the south of Minas Gerais
Summary
The abandonment of domestic animals in public places is an important social-environmental problem. The abandonment of domestic animals is an environmental crime according to the Brazilian legislation, which characterizes this practice as mistreatment (BRASIL, 1988). The presence of ownerless domestic animals on public roads is responsible for many problems for the citizens, as sanitation problems, traffic accidents, and zoonoses, such as leishmaniasis, rabies, ehrlichiosis, babesiosis, among others (LIMA; LUNA, 2012). The government should be responsible for the management of these animals in order to reduce the negative impacts on the environment and human health. Some municipalities have municipal kennels or Zoonoses Control Centers and Animal Welfare. These places are essential to promote educational activities and adoption events, and to provide veterinary assistance (IBGE, 2010). In the absence of government commitment, kennels are managed by not-for-profit organizations, which relies on private donation and volunteer work to take care of the animals
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