Paphos schoolchildren to visit shelter for World Animal Day — Cyprus Mail

Primary school pupils from Paphos and Yeroskipou in Cyprus will visit an animal shelter in Acheleia on Tuesday to mark World Animal Day. This was reported by Cyprus Mail, citing the office of the animal welfare commissioner.

Programme at the shelter

The event will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the shelter run by an animal protection association. It is being jointly organised by the office of the animal welfare commissioner and the municipalities of Paphos and Yeroskipou.

Pupils and teachers from Yeroskipou First Primary School and Paphos Second Primary School will take part in the programme. The children will tour the shelter’s facilities, learn about its work and meet the animals staying there.

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Topics of responsible treatment of animals

The schoolchildren will be able to ask questions about animal welfare and responsible pet ownership. The initiative will also address stray and abandoned animals, responsible animal adoption, and the role of volunteers and shelters in their protection.

The event is expected to be attended by Animal Welfare Commissioner Elias Myriantos, Yeroskipou Mayor Nikos Palios and Deputy Mayor Andreas Siikkis, as well as acting Paphos Mayor Angelos Onisiforou.