Desafios das organizações do terceiro setor: um estudo com ONGS de acolhimento e proteção animal da cidade de Mossoró-RN.

Abstract

The problem of abandoned or vulnerable animals is present in the most diverse cities in Brazil. In an attempt to resolve or minimize such problems arise in third sector organizations focused on reception and protection animal, which play a role that should be carried out by the Administration Public. Therefore, this study has the general objective of describing the main challenges of institutions in the third sector of animal protection and shelter in the city of Mossoró-RN. Based on descriptive and qualitative research, interviews were carried out with three third sector institutions focused on animal causes in the municipality of Mossoró RN, through a structured itinerary prepared by the author in the period of April and May 2023, where the analysis took place through a discourse analysis. The results showed that institutions face challenges mainly related to lack of resources financial resources, the lack of adequate shelter and the lack of support from public authorities. He was possible to verify that despite consistent legislation, there is still insufficient policies and actions of public authorities for the animal cause in the municipality.