When is the Day of Homeless Animals?

Today we will talk about the Day of Stray Animals. He appeared relatively recently. Consider the reasons for its occurrence.

The problem of homelessness of animals is acute in many countries of the world. Stray dogs and cats thrown out on the street pose a threat to human security. But you can not remove guilt from the owners of pets. The classic appeal "We are responsible for those who have tamed" is becoming too relevant with regard to homeless animals.

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Since 1992, on the initiative of the Society for the Protection of Animal Rights, the World Day of Homeless Animals has been celebrated. When is it celebrated? 20 August. Day of homeless animals are marked by zooists, they carry out educational and charitable events. Contests, concerts, open lessons in schools, fundraising help draw attention to the problem. It is important not just to arrange shelters or to sterilize cats and dogs, but to teach people to be responsible to their pets. The World Day of Homeless Animals was created precisely in order to arouse sympathy in the souls of citizens, to make them think about the attitude to the surrounding beings.

Beasts are not to blame!

Societies of dogs and cats of our country joined the world action. They celebrate the Day of Stray Animals in Russia. Studies show that at the moment in the cities and towns of our country there is no "clean line" of stray dogs and cats. Flocks of stray dogs are the work of the now living citizens. Buying a small puppy, a person rarely thinks how difficult it will be to keep the animal. Unable to cope with the hassle, he simply throws the unfortunate into the street, removing all responsibility. Many times a law on the liability of owners for their pets was introduced to the State Duma.

There was a proposal for mandatory registration of rights to own animals. But technical capabilities do not allow you to mark a particular pet and correlate with its owner. Although if the dog (cat) and the irresponsible behavior of its owner are proved, the latter may suffer administrative punishment. Measures to attract a person to the answer are one-sided and do not work in most cases. The number of homeless animals is growing every day. And if the dogs regularly catch and clean because of their aggressiveness and danger, the cats are deprived even by this.

The number of homeless pets is increasing

Volunteers and animal advocates are opening shelters. But for such a volume they are not enough. Annually in the streets of our cities are thrown up to 100 thousand animals. About 35 thousand people suffer from stings of stray animals. Since 1999, Russia has banned the lulling of captured dogs and cats. Measures for sterilization did not bring the expected benefits. The growth of numbers is observed annually. The day of homeless animals is the moment when it is possible to attract the attention of citizens to the problem of homelessness of our smaller brothers.

On this day, some veterinary clinics perform free sterilization at the request of the owners. This helps at least a little restrict the hit on the streets of tiny puppies, which often die in natural conditions.

Shelters

In Russia, there are municipal and private shelters. You can not even describe the conditions of keeping animals in state. The shortage of allocated budgetary funds does not allow creating normal conditions for a large number of pets. In general, the purpose of these institutions is to sterilize the captured animals and, if they can not be transferred into possession, be released back to the street.

Private shelters are kept by indifferent citizens. The money for maintenance comes from the collection of funds by volunteers and various charitable societies. But even such animal lovers are not able to heat and feed everyone. After all, in addition to feed, you need constant medical treatment and medical examinations, cleaning and care. Volunteers, who find time for free work with animals, are of great assistance in working in shelters. Each of us can at any time come to an orphanage in his city and help free of charge. Owners of these establishments will gladly accept a gift of food and care for pets.

If someone is looking for a four-legged friend, then, turning to a shelter, he can make a poor creature happy.

Some facts

• The first private shelter for stray cats and dogs was opened in the Moscow region in the 90s of the last century.
• The law on the protection of animal rights and the liability of owners first appeared in the UK in the early 19th century.
• The oldest in the world shelter for stray cats, dogs opened in 1695. It contained about 50 thousand animals. In its way, this is a record that has never been surpassed by anyone.
• The most humane for animals is the legislation of Austria. There is a ban on the closure of tails and ears, the use of various animals for performances in the arenas, dog fights are strictly prohibited. Even expose the animals for sale in the shop windows Austrian laws prohibit.
• Monuments to dogs are not uncommon. In Edinburgh there is a monument with the inscription "The most devoted dog in the world". It is installed in honor of the sky-terrier named Bobby. After the death of the owner, the abandoned stray dog came to his grave for another 14 years.

Conclusion

Now you know when celebrating the Day of Stray Animals. Watching movies about the tragic fate of animals, we empathize, and sometimes weep. But for some reason we pass by the homeless hungry dog, paying no attention to him. Solve the problem of homeless animals can only be brought up in a person of compassion and responsibility. No one, except people, is able to help four-legged vagrants and protect themselves and theirs.