ITALY
MARCELLINARA
Animal Welfare Group Challenges Municipal Order To Capture Stray Dogs
An animal welfare organisation in Calabria has requested an urgent review of a municipal order reportedly issued on 12 October requiring the capture of stray and roaming dogs along Via IV Novembre in Marcellinara.
Voce Animale has questioned whether the order allows for individual assessments and complies with regional legislation permitting eligible dogs to return to their territory following veterinary checks. The organisation has requested details of the dogs affected, the reasons for collection and where captured animals will be housed.
The municipality’s response and the implementation of the order have yet to be established.
BRAZIL
PERNAMBUCO
Prosecutors Recommend Closure Of Two Animal Shelters Following Welfare Inspection
Public prosecutors in Pernambuco have recommended the closure of two irregular animal shelters in Bezerros following inspections that identified inadequate accommodation, sanitation problems and insufficient veterinary supervision.
Approximately 45 dogs were identified at one facility, while animals at the second were reportedly found in poor condition and unsuitable surroundings.
The Public Prosecutor’s Office has called on the municipality to assume responsibility for the animals, arrange veterinary assessments and treatment, and provide suitable accommodation. Authorities have been given 30 days to report on the measures taken.
MEXICO
MEXICO CITY
Benito Juárez Reports More Than 500 Dog And Cat Sterilisations In 2026
The Benito Juárez borough of Mexico City has reported completing more than 500 dog and cat sterilisations during 2026 as part of its efforts to prevent unwanted breeding and animal abandonment.
The municipality is participating in the Latin American CASTRALAT initiative for the fifth consecutive year, providing accessible veterinary services through its municipal animal care centre.
The current campaign continues until 16 October. The municipality has not published figures establishing the programme’s impact on abandonment or the wider free-roaming animal population.
MEXICO
SONORA
Guaymas Launches Three-Day Dog And Cat Sterilisation Campaign
Municipal authorities in Guaymas have launched a sterilisation campaign running from 14 to 16 October, offering surgical procedures for dogs and cats through the city’s animal care centre.
Appointments are limited to ten animals daily, with a maximum of 30 procedures available across the campaign. Residents may register one animal each, subject to health and age requirements.
The initiative aims to prevent uncontrolled breeding and promote responsible animal care, although the limited number of appointments restricts the campaign’s immediate reach.
UNITED KINGDOM
STOCKPORT
Council Suspends Stray-Dog Collection For Two Days
Stockport Council has announced that its dog warden service will be unable to collect stray dogs on 14 and 15 October, with normal operations expected to resume on Friday 16 October.
Residents finding stray dogs during the interruption are being directed to Manchester Dogs’ Home but must contact the facility beforehand to establish whether accommodation is available.
The council has not publicly explained the reason for the suspension or detailed what alternative arrangements are available for residents unable to safely contain or transport a stray animal.
UNITED STATES
NEW YORK
New York City Proposes Ending Horse-Drawn Carriage Operations By 2028
New York City has announced an agreement that could bring horse-drawn carriage operations to an end by June 2028, following years of debate over the welfare of horses working in busy urban environments.
The proposed legislation includes provisions for the retirement and protection of carriage horses, alongside measures intended to support drivers affected by the closure of the industry.
The City Council is expected to consider the proposal on 22 October. The ban has not yet been enacted, and the final arrangements remain subject to legislative approval.
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