“The poor animals have been living in the ancient Roman town for decades, marking the territory by urinating on the ancient walls, and relying on compassionate tourists for food and water.”
“Volunteers from three of Italy’s leading animal charities have already fitted the animals with microchips, collars and name tags.
“Christened with the names of the ancient Pompeian residents — Meleagro, Odone, Plautus, Vesonius, Polibia, Menade, Licinio, Eumachia, Caio — the dogs will be treated for any illnesses and then sterilized. Volunteers have already established shelters just outside the ancient town’s walls.
“But the most important part of the project is to find a new home for each dog.
‘The dogs cannot remain at the site forever. Our goal is to find them a family,’ Fiori said.
“In the next weeks, anyone will be able to request a dog adoption through a web site just launched by the Archaeological Superintendency: http://www.icanidipompei.com”
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