In a festive and family atmosphere this Sunday morning, Polo, Lucy or Jack and the people who have adopted them have left full of excitement for their new home to spend the upcoming holidays together.

This Sunday in the BIOPARC outdoor plaza and open to the public, a few minutes after 12 noon, the pre-Christmas parade to adopt an abandoned dog that this year has been presented by journalist Susana Remohí accompanied by the artist and Secretary of the AUPA protector Elena Negeroles. Hundreds of people have come to see and learn the stories of the dogs that were paraded through this “catwalk” so special and which supposes, like every edition, a meeting point and commitment to animal welfare.

In order to raise awareness that animals should not be given away as if they were objects, volunteers from the shelter, people interested in adopting and families who have already taken the step in other years have gathered with a common objective: to draw attention to the responsibility that It means having a pet and emphasizing the wonderful “gift” it means. adopt a dog to give him that “second chance” and a home for life.

13th AUPA/BIOPARC abandoned dog parade.

Today we have known stories like that of Polo shirt , 7 years old, a beautiful completely black Labrador cross who for a long time was nervous and sad waiting and without understanding that he had been abandoned and today he has met his new family who will surely not disappoint him. Lucy, 6 years old, who with his gaze has enchanted the people to whom he will give all his love and sweetness. Also Jacks, 3 years old, a concentrate of energy, sympathy and love. Some happy endings that join those of other dogs that had to be paraded today but have just been adopted earlier as Icarus, Tekito, Fisi or Patatita, the latter is 7 years old and a brave woman who has overcome being thrown into the shelter over a wall of more than 2 meters.

For all of them and the families who have adopted them, without a doubt, the upcoming holidays will be different and they have already received the first and, without a doubt, the best gift this Christmas. These dogs have found a home for life and they will also change the lives of the people and the family that welcome them as another member of their family for the better. Dogs are teachers of values ​​such as loyalty, generosity and affection.. And living with them transforms our view of the animal world, to love and respect it.

This charity event was born more than 6 years ago from two organizations committed to animal welfare AUPA (Adopt an Abandoned Dog) and BIOPARC Valencia and once again has had the support of the program “Endavant Solidaritat” of Villarreal CF with the participation of the players of the “Grogueta Quarry” of the Children's category. For all those who have participated, it has been a source of satisfaction and, above all, it has been the opportunity for many dogs to find a home where they can share affection and tenderness.