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Want to be a veterinarian for a day? Here's how to learn to care for rescued animals in Manizales
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Want to be a veterinarian for a day? Here's how to learn to care for rescued animals in Manizales

From El Tiempo · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An initiative in Manizales, Colombia, allows children and adolescents to experience being a veterinarian for a day.
  • Participants engage in activities focused on caring for rescued animals.
  • The program aims to promote empathy and responsible pet ownership during school holidays.

An engaging initiative in Manizales, Colombia, is offering children and adolescents the unique opportunity to step into the role of a veterinarian for a day. This program provides hands-on experience in caring for rescued animals, allowing young participants to learn about animal welfare firsthand.

The activities are designed to foster a deeper understanding of the responsibilities involved in animal care. Participants work with animals that have been rescued, learning about their needs and the process of rehabilitation. This immersive experience aims to build a strong foundation for compassion towards animals.

Running during the school holidays, the 'Veterinarian for a Day' program seeks to instill values of empathy and responsible pet ownership. By engaging directly with animals in need, the initiative hopes to inspire a lifelong commitment to animal welfare among the younger generation in Manizales.

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Originally published by El Tiempo in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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