The operation, which began on July 28, aims to ensure no animal is left without care due to lack of resources following the devastating fire. Several treatment points have been established in six municipalities in the area, supplemented by a mobile team that travels to homes in the hardest-hit zones.
Veterinarians are equipped to handle a wide range of fire-related ailments, including burns, wounds, smoke inhalation, dehydration, and stress. Prompt attention is critical, especially for intoxications and burns that can worsen over time.
The designated centers are located in Aldea del Fresno (Centro Veterinario Aldea), Villa del Prado (Clínica Veterinaria La Plazuela), San Martín de Valdeiglesias (with three centers: Valdeiglesias, La Encinilla, and Sierra Oeste), Pelayos de la Presa (Clínica Veterinaria de Pelayos de la Presa), Navas del Rey (Huellas center), and Robledo de Chavela (SCA Veterinaria Integral and Centro Veterinario, pending authorization for residents' return).
Residents in the affected area can visit these centers without prior registration, needing only to confirm the emergency they have experienced. For those unable to travel, a home service is available covering Chapinería, Pelayos de la Presa, Navas del Rey, and Robledo de Chavela, coordinated by the Official College of Veterinarians of Madrid.
In addition to companion animals, the regional government is also assisting affected livestock farms, distributing 300,000 kilograms of fodder and 20,000 liters of water to mitigate economic losses and suffering among the livestock.
This operation is the result of a collective effort involving veterinarians, volunteers, clinics, animal shelters, and non-profit organizations, all focused on the welfare of pets that had to flee the fire alongside their families.
