Türkiye
Ankara Orders Collection Of Street Dogs Ahead Of NATO Summit
Reports from Türkiye indicate that municipalities in Ankara have been instructed to collect free-roaming dogs from routes, hotels, airports and venues associated with the NATO Summit scheduled for 7–8 July. The reported directive has raised concerns among animal welfare advocates about the welfare of community dogs removed ahead of the event and what will happen to them once collected. The development comes amid ongoing national debate over the future management of free-roaming dogs in Türkiye.
India
Citizen Movement Presents Letter Of Compassion And Coexistence For Street Dogs
Representatives of the citizen led Awara Nahi Humara Hai movement met with participants in the international Walk for Peace initiative and presented a Letter of Compassion and Coexistence on behalf of those concerned about the future of India’s street dogs. The initiative highlights the growing organisation of community led advocacy promoting humane dog population management, coexistence and compassion at a time of intense national discussion about free-roaming dogs.
Sri Lanka
Activists Criticise Lack Of Funding For Sterilisation And Rabies Programmes
Animal welfare advocates have criticised the absence of dedicated funding for national dog sterilisation programmes in Sri Lanka’s 2026 budget. Campaigners argue that sterilisation and vaccination remain the most effective long term tools for reducing street dog populations and preventing rabies. Protesters also questioned the decision to allocate funding for shelter and crematorium projects while no funds were earmarked for national sterilisation efforts.
Pakistan
Dog Desk Animal Action Launches Pakistan Monitoring Project
Dog Desk Animal Action has launched a dedicated Pakistan monitoring project following growing concerns that reports from animal welfare advocates do not always align with official policy and court rulings. The organisation’s new briefing paper, Pakistan: Court Orders vs Ground Reality, examines the legal framework, reported developments and concerns being raised by advocates on the ground. The project forms part of Dog Desk Animal Action’s Global Stray Dog Crisis Monitor and aims to track developments affecting free-roaming dogs across Pakistan.
Kazakhstan
President Signs Controversial Animal Welfare Amendments
Kazakhstan has enacted amendments to its animal welfare legislation following months of national debate. Supporters say the reforms will strengthen responsible ownership and improve public safety, while critics have expressed concern about provisions relating to the management of free-roaming animals. The amendments have reignited discussion about the balance between animal welfare, public safety and stray dog management in Kazakhstan.
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