AKP's Güler says 'euthanasia is necessary' in stray animal law
AKP Group Chairman Abdullah Güler provided information regarding the draft law that envisions the 'euthanasia' of stray animals. Güler stated that the regulation will be defined as 'euthanasia' in the law and that public administrators and veterinarians will decide on this practice.
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The AKP is nearing the final stages of the draft law it has prepared regarding stray animals.
AKP Group Chairman Abdullah Güler made statements on a CNN Türk broadcast regarding the legislative proposal, which is expected to be submitted to the General Assembly before the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM) goes on summer recess in July.
Claiming that every segment of society was consulted during the preparation phase of the law, Güler said, "The most important heading will be sterilization. Along with sterilization, we need to encourage adoption, that is, encourage our animal-loving citizens to adopt."
"IT HAS TO BE"
Stating that 'euthanasia' will also be included in the regulation, Güler responded to the question "Will there be euthanasia?" by saying "It has to be," and added:
"We have animals that pose a social risk, carry the risk of rabies, are diseased, have no possibility of being adopted, and have difficulty feeding under Law No. 5996 on Veterinary Services. Therefore, you have to protect the health of the other animals in the shelter as well."
"IT WILL BE CALLED EUTHANASIA"
Emphasizing that the term used in the law will be 'euthanasia,' Güler said, "There is cold, there is hunger, there is aggression, and there are diseases; in other words, our animals need to be taken into a safe area. The streets need to become safe. These dogs must be collected. And they need to be taken into qualified, high-quality shelters."
WHO WILL DECIDE?
In response to the question, "Who will decide on the euthanasia of a dog taken into a shelter?" Güler stated, "They are establishing these places under the supervision of a veterinarian. These are matters that will emerge under the control of our physicians.
There are dogs that have rabies, carry infectious diseases, have increased aggression, and have become wild to a degree that they cannot be rehabilitated. Naturally, the administrative veterinarian and public officials at the shelter will be the ones to identify these and make the decision," he explained.