Romania's Stray Dog Euthanasia Policy Under Fire
Systemic neglect in nine shelters, including overcrowding and untreated wounds.
Romania has 500k stray dogs under a 2013 law requiring euthanasia after 14 days.
2024 Galati shelter reported 412 deaths among 644 admissions.
Four Paws noted feces-soiled enclosures and lack of heating in Arad shelters.
Hilde Tudora accused private shelters of exploiting public funds.
Manuela Rowlings demanded systemic changes in shelter systems.
Andrei Baciu argued redirecting funds could sterilize 268k dogs.
Romania spent $1.5B on euthanasia instead of prevention.
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