The governor of Istanbul, Davut Gül, has announced that local authorities have rounded up 46% of the stray animals – mainly stray dogs – roaming the city as part of efforts to improve public safety and enforce the new legislation on the welfare and control of these animals. “There will not be a single stray animal on the streets,” the governor has assured.
In a statement shared on social media and reported by numerous Turkish media outlets, Gül emphasised that the proper management of stray animals is key to maintaining order and safety in cities: “There will not be a single stray dog on the streets. Citizens wishing to adopt will only be able to do so on the condition that they keep these animals in their own homes or gardens,” he said, highlighting the limits set by the new regulations on animal welfare.
“Controlling stray dogs is not an option, but a clear necessity. Extreme approaches are not the solution; neither mass culling, nor free roaming, nor a lack of control are acceptable. The law establishes a clear order: stray animals will be picked up immediately, neutered and kept in animal shelters under appropriate conditions” where they can be adopted, Gül stated in the press release.
“In Istanbul, 46% of stray animals have been picked up; the remainder will also be picked up. There will not be a single stray dog on the streets… The breeding, sale and adoption of banned breeds are legally prohibited. Those who breach these rules will face administrative and legal penalties. This is the responsibility of the municipalities. Negligence and delay will not be tolerated in any way,” the governor concluded.
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Pablo Gómez is a specialist in Turkey and has been editor-in-chief of Hispanatolia since 2011. He has been analysing current affairs and geopolitics in Turkey and the surrounding region since 2006.
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