Overview

• The bill aims to regulate Turkey's estimated 4 million stray dogs, requiring municipalities to build or improve shelters by 2028.
• Dogs deemed aggressive, terminally ill, or a health risk to humans would be euthanized under the proposed law.
• Activists argue the bill could lead to mass killings due to inadequate shelter resources and misuse of euthanasia provisions.
• Opposition parties claim the law might be used to target their mayors, while proponents highlight safety concerns from stray dog attacks.
• Existing regulations, which mandate neutering and returning strays, have not been effectively implemented, contributing to the current crisis.