Volunteers of OIPA Varese branch and their delegated have worked hard during these months: they have helped, fed and taken to the vet for spaying/neutering about 300 stray cats in Gallarate (VA). They all have received help from the Italian Military Air Force, based in the city, which has offered for the animals an area that they do not use and they have donated empy boxes for the shelter.

The victory was possible because there have been  good negotiations with the Municipality, Regional Law 16/06, that protect feline colonies, Law 189/2004, that protect animals against maltreatment and the support of the Military Air Force. At the same time, volunteers of OIPA helped with an emergency situation, they moved 200 cats to a safe colony: the cats were cared for by an old techer, but now she is unable to help, so the cats receive the help from OIPA volunteers who take food, clean water, and take the cats to the vets for spaying/neutering and medical care. Every day, there are always volunteers to help the animals. 

In the area there is a sign which says that the animals are under the care of the animal protection.

“We are very proud of our Branch in Varese - said Massimo Comparotto, OIPA Italia Chairman - they have done a job that seemed impossible and they have faced an emergency situation which can not be compared to in this area. OIPA thanks the Air Force, and we are sure that the Municipal Adiministration will keep a dialogue with us to agree on the movement of these animals of this big colony”.