Canalito’s Cozy Winter Catch‑All: Pets Get the Scoop Too
In the breezy southern city of Canoas, where the winters can feel more like a slap of ice, a simple idea is warming up the lives of people on the street – and their four‑legged friends.
Why the Warmth Matters
- Many homeless folks are chilling out on the sidewalk, but they’re shooed away by the city’s 14 shelters when their pets are left stranded.
- “People really don’t want to give up their fur‑ball buddies,” says Fabiane Tomazi Borba, the city’s animal‑welfare specialist.
A Game‑Changer at La Salle São Paulo
That’s where the La Salle São Paulo school steps in, offering a makeshift winter safe‑haven that can host up to 150 people per day. Now, humans and their pups can share a roof and keep out the bite of cold.
A Real‑Life Success Story
Take Machado de Lima – who’s been cracking the door to the shelter with his spirited dogs, showing that the idea isn’t just good for feelings, it’s legendary.
So yes, this snotty Brazilian miracle proves that the best way to reach those “behind the fences” is with a warm pillow and a pet‑friendly policy – because when the cold hits, everyone deserves a cozy spot to keep their heads and tails up.
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When Dogs and Humans Share the Same Couch
“If I couldn’t stay at the shelter, I would take them (dogs) to sleep with me,” he confessed, “They sleep with me in the street.”
In a heart‑warming twist, the city’s outreach teams hand out amenity kits packed with soap, towels, toothbrushes, and toothpaste—plus a hearty breakfast and dinner. And guess what? Pets get a vet check‑up too.
Pet‑Care 101 from Specialist Borba
- Pets are checked for parasites.
- Vaccinations are administered.
- They get spayed or neutered so the neighborhood stays pest‑free.
“They can live here with their parents, sleep warm, healthy, and with the guarantee that they won’t spread any illnesses,” she explained. “The goal is to care for humans and their furry companions.”
