Around 20 dogs currently held at a temporary detention facility for stray animals in Almaty previously went through the state CNVR (Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) programme. The programme involved catching, sterilising, vaccinating and returning animals to the streets — an approach widely considered one of the most effective and humane ways of managing stray animal populations.
Now, following amendments to Kazakhstan’s Law “On Responsible Treatment of Animals,” the country is moving away from this approach and returning to the mass killing of stray animals.
All of the dogs have been tested for infections and undergone assessments by canine specialists, who found them to be safe for people and other animals. They have been sterilised or neutered, vaccinated against rabies, microchipped and fitted with ear tags. This was reported by animal protection activist Tatyana Kagalnikova (Yana Schastlivaya) on her Facebook account.
Under the new legislation, the dogs’ stay at the temporary detention facility is limited. Once this period ends, if no one takes them in, they will most likely be euthanised. Tatyana is calling on concerned residents of Almaty to help save these dogs.
What is needed are people willing to take the dogs into their care, provide them with food and look after them.
If you can help, please contact Tatyana at +7 776 201 76 22
