The Cyprus Animal Welfare Party made serious accusations in connection with the death of a pony during a Christmas event and stated the inaction of the competent authorities.
The incident, according to the party, occurred in the village of Prastio Kellakiou after two ponies were brought there by decision of the community council to participate in festive events on December 12 and 13.
According to the party's statement, one of the animals died under unclear circumstances during the Christmas celebration. According to available information, the cause of death could have been either low temperatures or improper feeding.
The death of the ponies was the result of failure to comply with mandatory procedures regarding permits, living conditions and animal welfare. “The animal died and, we were told, was dumped or buried without any request for an explanation from the authorities and without an investigation to determine responsibility,” the text reads.
The party called on the Prastio Kellakiou community council, the veterinary service and the police to immediately begin an investigation into the incident. “It is necessary that those responsible get what they deserve,” the statement emphasizes.
The president of the Animal Welfare Party, Kyriakos Kyriacou, noted that we are talking about a village in the Nicosia region. At the same time, he emphasized that the problem is not in a specific locality. “We welcome the initiatives of communities to organize festive events. The issue is the use of animals without the necessary permits and controls,” he said.
According to Kyriacou, any use of animals must be accompanied by appropriate permits and approvals. He called the situation “unacceptable” and blamed both the people transporting the animals and the local administration that decided to use them. “The Animal Welfare Party has a responsibility to intervene and condemn such practices,” he added.
Source: cyprus-mail.com
