Pet Support Program

Created to take care of the pets of families in the neighborhood affected by the subsidence phenomenon that is part of the Financial Compensation and Relocation Support Program, Braskem developed the Pet Support Program in concert with the Research and Extension Group on Equidae and Integrative Health of the Federal University of Alagoas (GRUPEQUI-UFAL).The initiative addressed the demands of the community itself, taking into account observations made by animal welfare organizations.

The program provided temporary accommodation (during the move or while the resident was in the temporary property), castraction, veterinary treatment, vaccination, and transportation on the day of the move and during the trip to and from the temporary accommodation location. Campaigns promoting responsible pet ownership were also conducted.

In addition to residents' dogs and cats, stray animals were also assisted with strategies for sterilization, return or placement for adoption, sanitary control, and monitoring. The measures adopted are scientifically effective for public health and animal welfare.