CONSEQUENCE OF ABANDONMENT OF ANIMALS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH IN THE URBAN AREA OF THE CITY OF SERRITA-PE

Abstract

The abandonment of animals is frequent in Brazil, as well as in all Latin America, the dependence and coexistence of these with the man also brought negative consequences that grew disorderly every day, being them the neglect and mistreatment, made common in the streets the presence of animals, without the comfort they would have in a home. In this way, this work aimed to analyze the perception of residents of one of the main neighborhoods of the city of Serrita-PE about non-domiciled animals and their consequences in urban spaces. The research was carried out from a field analysis where information was collected about the consequences of the abandonment of animals (dogs and cats) to public health. For this, interviews were carried out with residents, with representatives of the sanitary surveillance and an NGO related to the reception and care of animals in street situation. Among the results obtained, it was found that of the 22 interviewees from Vila São Miguel, all affirmed the existence of animals that roam the streets and many of them have some kind of disease and were unanimous in saying that it is necessary to have a kennel for the collection of these animals. In addition, it was found that the majority have more dogs (49%) than cats (32%), being observed that there is the domestication of some other animals (birds and amphibians). Regarding the NGO Acode Patinhas, it was informed that measures and care are taken, where the work is done by a group of people who work voluntarily, and are concerned with animal welfare. Regarding Health Surveillance, it was reported that at least 4 cases (per month) of animals with zoonoses are received, during the campaign people are warned through lectures, visits, leafleting about the transmission of diseases. The present article analyzed that the social interaction between man and small animals is currently frequent, with this, it is necessary to educate the population about zoonotic diseases and their prevention. With this work it was possible to understand that there is a deprivation of instruction with regard to these evils. It is essential and needs to be rectified, as well as put into practice public policies that make people aware of not treating animals as insignificant beings.