The Riga Metropolis Council defined what they do with stray cats and canines

In accordance with rules, native authorities organizes management of the animal inhabitants in Riga. Through the 12 months, 423 stray canines and 353 cats had been caught.

685 stray canines and cats had been taken to an animal shelter paid for by the native authorities, and 334 cats and canines injured in accidents had been taken to veterinary clinics.

1,065 wild animals had been additionally helped.

Based on info printed on the web site of the Division of Housing and Communal Providers of the Riga Metropolis Council, with the intention to cut back the variety of stray cats, the municipality is implementing its program: “catch – sterilize – launch”. After examination by an authorized veterinarian, sick cats are euthanized, and wholesome ones are sterilized, vaccinated in opposition to rabies and brought once more to their locations of residence.

In flip, stray canines are taken to the Ulubele animal shelter, with which the municipality has entered right into a service settlement.

These animals are paid for 14 days of care, however are then returned to their discovered house owners or to a personal shelter, which continues to discover a new residence for them.

Terminally sick animals are euthanized in accordance with the opinion of an authorized veterinarian.