Approaches of The European Union and Its Member States in Addressing the Stray Dog Issue
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15700874Keywords:
Animal protection, dog welfare, legislation, population control, regulatory frameworksAbstract
In this study, the definition of stray dogs, population control strategies, and the legal framework regarding stray dogs are examined within the scope of the approaches adopted by the European Union and its member states in addressing the stray dog issue. Additionally, the policies, strategies, and innovative approaches developed by the European Union concerning stray dogs are analyzed, with examples from member states provided. Notably, successful country examples such as the Netherlands are presented as model approaches for effectively addressing the stray dog issue. It is anticipated that the legislation developed by the European Union on the stray dog problem could serve as a guide for future regulations and implementations in our country, which forms the basis of this article.
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