INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Animal rights activists in the Far East Russian republic of Buryatia have been evacuating stray dogs to other regions of the country after
the republic legalized the euthanization of homeless animals in certain conditions.At least 600 dogs have already been evacuated to safe
Ulan-Ude.Last year, President Vladimir Putin signed a law granting Russia's regions the authority to establish their own rules for handling
dogs in the region will be put in shelters for a certain period set by the regional authorities
If they are not adopted or claimed by their owners within that time, they may be euthanized.According to the law, euthanasia is permitted in
cases when an animal is terminally ill or has a dangerous disease, if a dog has attacked people, or if the animal has not been claimed by an
owner within 30 calendar days
the local veterinary department had the right to dispose of the dogs.Activists said that in addition to the evacuation efforts, they are
(Dog of Happiness), told The Moscow Times
evacuated 133 dogs to safe regions.In addition to Buryatia, the republic of Altai adopted a law allowing euthanization of homeless animals
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