Turkey – System under strain as shelter deaths continue
Following the 2024 law to remove dogs from the streets, reports continue to document deaths inside municipal shelters.
Collection is accelerating, but infrastructure has not kept pace. Overcrowding, disease, and lack of basic care are being cited as ongoing risks.
Pakistan – Culling continues despite known welfare and control failures
Mass dog culling operations remain active in parts of Pakistan, often justified as rabies control.
In practice, these programmes rely on poisoning and shooting, causing prolonged suffering and indiscriminate deaths. Welfare organisations continue to warn that these methods fail to reduce populations long-term, creating repeated cycles where dogs are killed without addressing the root causes.
India – Rising conflict shaping policy and response
In India, free-roaming dog management is increasingly shaped by public safety concerns, including rabies and high-profile incidents.
At the same time, cases of direct cruelty continue to surface, highlighting a widening gap between policy response and welfare outcomes.
United States – Euthanasia figures questioned as pressures shift
Recent discussions around declining euthanasia rates in parts of the United States are raising questions within the sector.
Some analysts suggest the figures may reflect changes in intake or access to services rather than a straightforward improvement in outcomes.
Bangladesh – Poisoning campaigns draw renewed criticism
Reports from Bangladesh indicate continued use of poisoning to control stray dog populations.
Welfare groups warn these methods are indiscriminate, cause prolonged suffering, and do not offer sustainable population management.
Mexico – Shelter capacity stretched beyond limits
In parts of Mexico, shelters are reporting severe overcrowding, with intake numbers exceeding adoption capacity.
Resource strain is impacting care standards, placing both dogs and staff under increasing pressure.
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