PRESENT STATUS OF THE STRAY DOG POPULATION AT THE TERRITORY OF STARA ZAGORA MUNICIPALITY

R. Mihaylov, R. Dimitrov, Kr. Uzunova, I. Varliakov, B. Mihaylov, M. Halil, I. Hubenova

Abstract: The present status of the stray dog population at the territory of the Stara Zagora municipality and the work of the municipal stray dog kennel have been evaluated. A complete hygiene assessment of all elements related to the environment of dogs was performed. It was found out that stray dog population in the municipality was not reduced due to the occurrence of the so-called “pseudo home-owned dogs” which are not registered by the owners as required by the legislation. Two primary reasons for the failure of the stray dog problem solution were identified. The pseudo home-owned dog category is a permanent source for stray dogs. The occurrence of stray dogs is attributed to lack or poor control from the part of an authorised structure.

Keywords: causes; kennel; population; reduction; stray dogs

Date published: 2017-03-21