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The benefits of this initiative, which is made with the aim of raising awareness of the need to care for our pets and to be responsible for them in the coexistence in our city, will go to an animal protector
The Councilor for Tourism of the City of Lorca, Francisco Montiel, presented the solidarity activities that for the fourth consecutive year the Consistory Lorca will perform this Sunday in the Castle of the city on the occasion of St. Anthony Day, patron of animals, and Whose benefits will be destined to an animal protector.
Francisco Montiel stressed that "as the popular saying," Until San Antón, Pascuas Son "and in Lorca we want to celebrate giving prominence to the pets that accompany us in the homes and with which such good times we spend as a family, Both large and small.Thus, and under the umbrella of Lorca Taller del Tiempo, a multitude of companies in the sector of pets have wanted to collaborate in this celebration with the aim of raising awareness of the need to take care of our pets and be responsible Of them in the coexistence in our city ".
The Councilor for Tourism explained that "the day will start with two routes to the castle, at 10:00 a canine route where you can enter" in situ "all those participants who wish with their dog to walk up from the Park From San José to the castle and at 11:30 a horse route from the Quinta.All participants will receive a number and a bag of equipment donated by our main collaborators.
Montiel added that "in the castle, activities will begin at 11:00 am with public awareness workshops related to pets and will end at 4:00 pm with a falconry exhibition where we can see and learn from the hand of experts Falconers, birds of prey, and daytime birds. Some activities that can be enjoyed are demonstrations of sports obedience for dogs, popular dog contest, dog therapist activities, a demonstration of the Canine unit of the Local Police of Lorca and walks in ponies by the castle, among others ".
The Edil de Turismo has informed that "also will be carried out in parallel different activities in the area of ​​the courtyard of the castle of Lorca with the collaboration of companies and professionals of the sector who have joined the day donating gifts to draw them among the public There will also be an area of ​​professional exhibitors and information and responsible education with companies, animal protectors, a PIFE point, corralinas of domestic animals, inflatable mat for children, exhibition of birds, etc. "
Francisco Montiel stated that "all this collaborative work has been carried out by" Razas Canuria Peluquería "," Intraining Lorca "and" Dog & Parrots Gallego y Ortiz ", three very active Lorca companies and animal lovers, who Have been able to unite all the collaborators who installed their exhibitors in the castle and / or donated gifts for the raffle, which will run from 13:30 to 16:00 hours and will be raffled feed, pet complements, vaccines , Hairdressing services, veterinary consultations and a dron, among other items. "
The Councilor for Tourism has indicated that "another highlight of the day will be the moment in which the parish priest, D. Angel Joy will bless the pets that have attended the event by the hand of their owners and caregivers that will be approximately The 13:15 hours in the courtyard of arms of the castle ".
Finally, Montiel indicated that "the solidarity price of admission to the castle will be € 5 per person and will include a plate of rice and a drink along with the entrance. The benefits obtained in the day will be donated in kind to the protectors of Animals that attend the event ".
Full program of activities
10:00 a.m.
Canina route to the castle (exit from the park of San José).
11:30 a.m.
Equine route to the castle (departure from La Quinta).
11:00 a.m.
Labyrinth, your pet one more citizen.
Located next to the sundial, there will be several public awareness workshops related to the animal world.
11:30 a.m.
Canine exhibition of sports obedience.
11:45 a.m.
Exhibition of dogs from the Canine Unit of the Local Police.
12:15 a.m.
Popular dog contest.
12:00 p.m.
Activity dogs therapists, located in the Aljibe del espaldón where workshops will be developed for children with psychic disabilities;
Dogs can bring great benefits.
1:15 p.m.
Blessing of animals by the parish priest Ángel Alegría.
From 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sweepstakes of gifts and contributions of our collaborators among the attending public.
2:00 p.m.
Food (one rice dish and one drink included at the entrance).
16:00 a.m.
Exhibition of Falconry and closing of the day.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Lorca
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