Turkey passed a new law Tuesday aimed at removing millions of stray dogs that animal welfare activists worry could lead to a mass culling. The legislation was approved in a marathon overnight session before the country’s parliament begins a summer recess in August. Its passage follows weeks of protests that have seen thousands take to the streets over the controversial legislation. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Local governments will now be required to house stray dogs in shelters and neuter, spay, and vaccinate them so that they can be adopted, The Independent reported. But the lack of infrastructure for the estimated 4 million stray dogs—the country has 322 animal shelters with a capacity for 105,000 dogs, according to the legislation—alongside a provision to euthanize dogs showing aggressive behavior or with untreatable diseases has angered many. The Turkish opposition has dubbed the legislation a “massacre law.” “Since there are not enough places in the shelters—there are very few shelters in Turkey—a path has been opened for the killing (of strays),” veterinarian Turkan Ceylan told the Associated Press.
Turkey Passes ‘massacre Law’ To Remove Stray Dogs From Streets
Anna Gordon, Time
Tue, 07/30/2024 - 5:54am
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- Turkey To Remove Four Million Stray Dogs From Streets, Animal Rights Activists Condemn ‘Massacre Law’
It is estimated that 4 million stray dogs roam the streets in Turkey and surrounding areas, with aomw gathering in packs and attacking civilians.
09/2/2024 - 4:59 pm | View Link - Protesters condemn new law in Turkey, calling it a massacre of stray dogs
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Istanbul on Sunday to protest a recent piece of legislation that critics say is leading to the killing of stray dogs across Turkey.
09/2/2024 - 2:20 am | View Link - Thousands of Turks protest law to remove stray dogs
Animal lovers fear it will lead to widespread culling or dogs ending up in disease-ridden and overcrowded shelters.
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Outraged UK tourists have vowed to boycott Turkey with some even saying they will cancel their holidays to the Mediterranean country over its new 'dog massacre' law. The controversial new ...
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