Aw: (CN) More shelters being established for stray, illegal dogs - Beijing

[Guest guest]

Dear Cate,

 

I know you are only forwarding an news article (thank you !) and not your

personal opinion on the matter - but does that sound like an attempt to allay

the concerns and critisism that is currently being levelled at the Beijing

authorities re. the matter ?

It seems to me Beijing is not comfortable with the accusations of large scale

" dog culls " (and confiscations followed by dogs being put down).

 

It is difficult to understand what is REALLY going on.

These " shelters " seem to me no more than the usual killing stations you get in

some European countries too - where animals are held for no more than a couple

of days to be unceremoneously killed shortly thereafter ...

 

Thank you.

 

Regards,

Diana

 

 

----- Original Nachricht ----

Von: Cate <cateanna

An: aapn

Datum: 16.11.2006 06:30

Betreff: (CN) More shelters being established for stray, illegal dogs -

Beijing

 

> More shelters being established for stray, illegal dogs

> By Xie Chuanjiao

> China Daily

> 2006-11-16

>

> BEIJING, Nov. 16 -- Beijing and neighbouring Hebei Province are

> establishing more homes for the increasing number of stray and illegal dogs,

> according to Beijing Public Security Bureau.

>

> Illegal dogs are either unregistered, or contravene Beijing's " one dog per

> family policy. " Official statistics show there are 550,000 registered dogs

> in the city, but Beijing Association of Small Animal Protection estimates

> there are a further 450,000 unregistered dogs.

>

> One of these centres is Beijing Canine Shelter and Inspection Centre located

> in Qiliqu Town, Changping District in the north of the city.

>

> As a police truck arrived at the centre yesterday afternoon, another four

> dogs were delivered to their brand new home and given a health check.

>

> With four buildings for large dogs, eight rows of kennels for small ones, a

> quarantine zone, an isolation zone and an adoption zone, the centre is

> capable of holding more than 1,000 dogs, said Huang Zhimin, head of the

> canine administration department of the bureau. To date the centre has

> received more than 500 dogs.

>

> The centre also has a hospital and a dog cafeteria, while professional pet

> attendants and training experts ensure the dogs are treated well.

>

> " Nutritious food is specially prepared every day and they are given healthy

> portions, " said Huang.

>

> As well as ensuring illegal dogs are treated well and are healthy, the

> centre also serves as a base for adoption.

>

> Qualified citizens can call the centre's hotline, 6973860, for dog adoption,

> which takes place on Tuesdays and Fridays.

>

> In Zhuozhou, Hebei Province, the local government yesterday allocated 1

> million yuan (US$125,000) to set up four major dog " foster stations, " Xinhua

> News Agency reported.

>

> A local official said they would shelter illegal dogs sent to the area from

> Beijing.

>

> The official said local vets would provide professional caring techniques

> and a local army-dog training base would contribute to scientific and

> rational management of the stations.

>

> Photo:

> A reporter is taking a picture for a dog which is in Beijing Canine Shelter

> and Inspection Centre on Wednesday.(Xinhua Photo)

> http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-11/16/xin_3121103160820718198063.jpg

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> http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-11/16/content_5335618.htm

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