In response to the prevalence of stray dogs on across Egypt’s streets, the Cairo Governorate has officially announced new measures to humanely address the issue through scientific means.
These efforts aim to protect citizens and mitigate health risks, while ensuring that animals are not harmed or subjected to arbitrary, unorganized handling.
The inauguration of a model shelter for stray dogs in the industrial zone of the 15th of May City marks a new step in the governorate’s strategy to manage the situation.
Plans are also underway to establish another shelter in the 5th Settlement area, with the goal of covering various parts of the capital and facilitating a more efficient response to reports from the public.
A Model Shelter
The Cairo Governorate opened its first model shelter for stray dogs in the industrial zone of 15 May City.
Spanning a total area of 5,000 square meters, the facility has a capacity of over 700 dogs and features specialized enclosures designed to house the animals and provide them with the necessary care.
The shelter includes fully equipped veterinary clinics for medical examinations, sterilization procedures, and rabies vaccinations.
It also provides designated areas for treatment and temporary housing during recovery, alongside nutritional support and healthcare delivered by veterinarians and trained staff.
The shelter implements the trap-neuter-vaccinate-release program, which involves identifying, examining, vaccinating, and sterilizing stray dogs.
Once confirmed to be healthy, the animals are released back into their original environment, in accordance with established veterinary protocols.
Reporting Stray Dogs
In coordination with the Veterinary Medicine Directorate, the Cairo Governorate has designated hotlines for citizens to submit complaints or reports regarding groups of stray dogs, enabling the relevant authorities to intervene and address the situation appropriately.
Citizens may get in touch via the following numbers:
- Cairo Governorate Hotline: 114.
- Cairo Veterinary Medicine Directorate Hotline: 15333.
