VOICED : Perros y gatos callejeros, los olvidados de la pandemia

The video discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on stray animals, highlighting the challenges they face due to social confinement and the closure of businesses. Volunteers in Greece and Turkey are actively working to feed and care for these animals, with significant efforts in Athens and Istanbul. Despite the pandemic, there is no evidence that pets transmit the virus, although there has been an increase in pet abandonment globally.

What challenge do stray animals face due to the pandemic?

• Increased traffic on roads

• Lack of food and attention

• Increased competition among them

• More people adopting them

What action have the authorities in Athens taken to support volunteers?

• Issued permits for movement

• Provided financial aid

• Built shelters for animals

• Organized awareness campaigns

How many cats are volunteers in Greece feeding daily during the pandemic?

• Exactly 600

• Less than 1000

• More than 600

• More than 1000

What is the daily amount of food distributed by Istanbul authorities for stray animals?

• One ton

• Half a ton

• Three tons

• Two tons

What do health authorities say about pets transmitting COVID-19?

• No evidence of transmission

• Pets are major carriers

• Pets should be isolated

• Pets can transmit the virus