Care and protected: this city became a paradise for street dogs

In Argentina it is estimated that some 20 million animals live in the streetbetween dogs and cats. These are born, live and die outdoors and loneliness of the streets without knowing what a home or a hand that caresses them is. While that happens, hatcheries are increased (whether legal or clandestine) and the idea of ​​putting “fashionable” to certain races, generally, genetically altered.

And given the lack of solutions, it follows that the births of animals in the streets did not cease to increase. But, a city on the other side of the world implemented policies to integrate street dogspromoting a RESPONSIBLE COURTED MODEL.

Tiflis is the capital of Georgiaa country on the banks of the Black Sea located at the intersection of Europe and Asia. Its ancient city with cobblestones reflects a long and complicated story, with periods under Persian and Russian domain. Its architecture covers Oriental Orthodox churches, ornamental buildings art nouveau and Soviet modernist structures.

And this capital, stands out for caring for stray dogs and dedicating themselves to having a full life. The authorities included them the urban landscape, making them the pets of all its citizens. The tourist who visits Tiflis for the first time attracts his attention what for his inhabitants is usual: jars with water and food for these animals next to the doors of many shops and restaurants.

Thousands of canines sleep in their wide streets and parks of the city without causing the slightest sign of restlessness among Tiflis residents. Even on the esplanade next to the government headquarters you can see dogs sunbathing.

The model of Integration of street dogs of tiflis is a example to follow For many cities around the world. Thanks to sterilization and vaccination policies, the city achieved a significant decrease in homeless dogsguaranteeing your Welfare and security.

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Tiflis, a world reference in dealing with stray dogs

The capital of Georgia became a concerning World for his treatment of street dogs. Unlike many other cities, where homeless animals are usually a problem, in tiflis they are respected and care for the entire community.

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These animals They freely live in the streets and parks of the citywithout causing altercations, thanks to a system that provides them vaccination, sterilization and a Safe environment. They can be seen enjoying the sunny hours thrown by tickets to public buildings, such as the headquarters of the Government, restaurants and squares, before the looks full of love of citizens.

Although this is so, it was not always. The sculptor Guela Petiahvili recalls: “I am a Typhlese of a lifetime and I perfectly remember how in the difficult years of the last decade of the 90s all We were afraid of the numerous hungry dogs jauriah that roamed our streets. “

However, over time, the authorities took action on the matter and the population adopted one more approach human and responsible. Now, in the streets, street dogs are part of the city: each one carries a Visible color chipwhich guarantees that it was vaccinated and sterilized.

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This mass sterilization and chips placement They were fundamental to control the population and health of dogs, but also to improve coexistence, since it offers security to the inhabitants of the city and consolidates its integration In the urban ecosystem, creating a harmonious environment for all.

The TIFLIS Animal Monitoring Agency He sterilized more than 9,000 dogs Last year, which represents a significant increase compared to previous years, 25% more than in 2023 for example. This approach puts in the foreground the Social responsibility and the respect for animalstransforming the life of these street animals and improving coexistence in the city.

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This agency, composed of 150 people (including veterinarians), has first aid brigades and the help of the “Mayhew” animal protective organization created a digital map of the habitat of stray dogs in tiflis to facilitate their attention.

The attitude towards street dogs has to do with the Society development and demonstrates its commitment to the welfare of animals. In tiflis some have name and even small homes; As is the case of jurdo, a canine known in the city that lives in a house in a manner proportionate to the government, near the Subway Station Technical University.