[/caption]What is a 'street dog'?
In Britain we tend to neatly categorize dogs as either 'pets' or 'stray' depending on their ownership status. This classification is oversimplified and inappropriate for many urban areas in 'developing' countries.
Why control the street dog population?
Both human and animal welfare are given as reasons for controlling street dog numbers.
What approaches have been used to try and control the street dog population?
Up until recently, control has been by slaughter. Government authorities have caught and killed the dogs at designated sites or poisoned them in situ. The staff involved do not have the training, facilities or motivation to carry out this task humanely. Many dogs are injured during capture and methods of killing are unnacceptable. Poisoning with strychnine is common, as is beating, crushing or electrocution of groups of dogs.
