Amazing Dog Town In Brazil (10 images)

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In the city of Caxias do Sul lies a unique animal shelter run by the NGO Sociedade Amiga dos Animais (Friend of Animals Society). The NGO started the program in 1998. The complex is home to 1,600 dogs and 200 cats. Locals have taken to calling it a “dog favela,” or dog slum.

The favela’s residents live on a 3-acre plot of land donated by the local municipality. According to the NGO, the animals consume about 12 tons of food per month. Many of the animals that end up at the favela are found on the streets, and some have been victims of abuse. The favela is constantly overcrowded, as the number of animals arriving daily exceeds the number of those being adopted. Stretched beyond its capacity, the NGO hopes to receive financial aid from the government to improve the favela’s tattered conditions and increase the number of animals it can care for. Check out 9 more images after the jump.

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... written by Predatøceraptor , December 15, 2012

This is the fault of Humans...learn them how to treat Animals resoponsible minded !!!

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... written by Froggie , November 20, 2012

It is just a shame that all of them are chained to there dog house...

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... written by idalina gouveia , September 12, 2012

I wish i lived in brazil to help yous out - yous are so blessed to be making a huge difference in their lives - God bless yous all!!!!!!!!
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... written by ROBERT LOPEZ , October 30, 2011

GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THAT YOU DO FOR ANIMALS.IF I HAD LOTS OF MONEY I WOULD GIVE YOU LOTS OF MONEY TO HELP YOUR CAUSE.THATS FOR LOVING AND CARING FOR THEM WE ARE THEIR VOICE.

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dog town in brazil written by cammy , March 16, 2011

this is such a good idea! these animals are probably very grateful for all that you people have done. thanks to you they have food warmth and a little house to call thier own. they all look pretty happy. i support you.

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