Egypt has a stray animal population problem – with the canine population estimated to be at 15 million, and though there is no data on the feline population, it can be inferred to be the same, if not more. Consequently, Egypt currently lacks an efficient system to regulate this astounding number of animals, often spotted roaming residential areas and rummaging through public waste in packs. Three years ago, the Egyptian Parliament recommended the creation of a committee to solve the issue of their proliferation. Yet, no steps forward in that matter have been taken so far. Many activists and citizens believe that Egypt’s stray animal problem urgently needs a humane solution, as in the past, solutions often involved poisoning, hurting, or capturing strays without a long-term plan. Recently, in December 2021, 30 stray dogs were found poisoned near the Canadian International College, sparking a social media outcry for better animal rights. Currently, Article 45 of the Egyptian Constitution commits to “the prevention of cruelty to animals.” Beyond that code of law, the government has yet to introduce an independent Animal Welfare Act to better regulate and protect Egypt’s stray populations….
Share’ Aleef: A Systemic Solution to Egypt’s Animal Rights Problem
April 12, 2022
