682 stray dogs were captured during the recently concluded 8 week stray dog control campaign.
In a statement the Minister for Agriculture, Dr. Mahendra Reddy says of the total dogs caught during the Campaign, 432 dogs were neutered, 91 dogs were re-homed with 373 dogs being released back into the areas in which they were initially trapped and 218 animals being humanely euthanized.
Dr. Reddy says during the course of the exercise, all care was taken to humanely treat all caught dogs, including those who, unfortunately, had to be euthanized.
He says the trapping of these dogs and their subsequent neutering and necessary actions taken by all organizations involved during the campaign will undoubtedly address the number of strays we have on our streets.
Dr. Reddy says for those de‑sexed dogs that were not claimed or re-homed, they were released back into the areas they were trapped in as part of the Trap, Neuter, and Release program adding that the program is a long term solution, and it prevents the increase of the stray dog population by preventing them from reproducing and allows the stray dog population to die out naturally.
He added 515 dog licenses were sold during the Campaign and this is a testament to the awareness done during this campaign.
He says the Ministry will continue to enforce dog legislation and will strengthen the services of the Spay and Neuter Program during this financial year. Members of the public are advised to notify the Ministry of any complaints related to stray dogs in their community as the stray animal campaign was an ongoing program.
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