İstanbul protesters oppose government's 30-day sterilization, euthanize plan for stray dogs.
Thousands of Istanbul protesters oppose a Turkish government plan to capture, sterilize, and euthanize stray dogs within 30 days if not adopted. Critics, including the Animal Rights Federation of Turkey, argue for more emphasis on sterilization and animal shelters. The government cites road accidents and attacks as reasons for the proposal, with Turkey classified as a "high-risk" country for rabies by the World Health Organization.
June 02, 2024
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