TURKEY ANIMALS

Protest against Turkish government's plan to euthanize stray dogs

epa11500827 Animal rights activists hold placards reading 'We will stop this law' and shout slogans during a protest against the Turkish government's plan to euthanize stray dogs amid the growing dog population in Istanbul, Turkey, 27 July 2024. A Turkish parliamentary commission approved managing the country's large stray dog population on 23 July and the Turkish parliament will vote on it on 28 July 2024. According to this, includes the euthanasia of animals, was accepted by removing the word 'Euthanasia' on the bill. It is stated that animals can be euthanized with the approval of a veterinarian in cases where they suffer pain and suffering or carry an infectious disease that cannot be cured. Animal advocates are concerned that the bill could lead to widespread culling of the animals. EPA/ERDEM SAHIN

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