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Turkey Proposes Controversial Bill to Manage Stray Dog Population

The legislation aims to remove millions of stray dogs from the streets, sparking debate over animal rights and public safety.

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Overview

  • The bill suggests rounding up stray dogs and placing them in shelters until adoption.
  • Aggressive or diseased dogs could be euthanized under the new law.
  • Animal rights activists argue for mass neutering instead of confinement.
  • Municipalities must allocate 0.3% of their budget to animal rehabilitation.
  • The bill has been revised after public outcry against initial proposals for mass euthanasia.