In modern society, the problem of stray animals is relevant for many megacities. Shymkent is no exception. Although the appearance of stray dogs on the streets has caused concern among residents, a humane and effective decision has been made regarding them. Since 2025, in order to introduce a humane approach to stray dogs in Shymkent, work has begun to release animals that have passed the city's hunting service back into their natural environment. This step is aimed at ensuring the safety of society and taking care of animals.

Animals that have been captured are subject to a number of mandatory veterinary measures. These include:

1. Neutering is a key procedure to prevent uncontrolled animal reproduction. This method allows you to reduce the number of stray dogs in a natural, but humane way.

2. Rabies vaccination ensures that dogs do not transmit dangerous diseases to humans. This is an important step in protecting the health of city residents.

3. Microchipping is when each animal has its own personal data recorded and entered into a special database. This is necessary to prevent them from getting lost on the streets again.

All dogs are given blue, green or red ear tags. This means that they have undergone a special program and are not dangerous. Therefore, residents should not be afraid of dogs with ear tags.

By adopting this measure, the city authorities abandoned the practice of simply hunting and destroying dogs. Previously, such actions were criticized by the public. Now the main goal is to reduce the number of animals in a humane way .

This practice is successfully implemented in many countries. For example, in countries such as Turkey, Georgia, and Romania, stray dogs are sterilized, vaccinated, and then released back into the wild. Over time, this method has allowed for a steady reduction in the number of animals on city streets.

Protecting animals is not only the responsibility of the authorities or veterinarians. Every resident must feel responsible for society. The root of the problem is the uncontrolled breeding of pets and the fact that puppies are thrown out onto the streets. This is a consequence of human negligence.

Things to note for residents:

• If you keep pets, it is necessary to control their reproduction.

• After you have adopted a dog or cat, you should not throw the puppies out onto the street. This is both legally and morally wrong.

• Cruelty to stray animals is strictly prohibited. Dogs with ear tags are safe and do not harm city residents.

Thus, only when goodness and responsibility in society come together will the problem be solved permanently.

The city administration and police officers support this initiative and are conducting explanatory work among residents. Kindness and care for animals are a reflection of a civilized society . The level of development of any country is also reflected in the attitude of people towards animals.

Teaching children to respect animals is the only way to create a better society in the future, free from violence. To this end, special educational classes are being organized in schools and charity events with the participation of volunteers.

A special appeal was made to the city's residents:

• If you see a dog with earrings on the street, don't be afraid. It poses no danger to humans.

• Even if your dog doesn't have a collar, don't throw rocks at it or hit it in any way. This can cause the animal to become aggressive.

• If you see an injured or weakened animal, you should contact the city veterinary service.

The understanding and patience of every citizen is the guarantee of the safety and well-being of our city.

The humane stray dog control program launched in Shymkent is an important initiative that demonstrates the cultural level of society. This measure, combining animal protection and public safety, will lead to positive results in the long term.

Thanks to the coordinated work of city services, the understanding and responsibility of residents, there is every chance to solve the problem of stray animals in the same way as in civilized countries.

Let us remember: only a society that is kind to animals can be a truly developed society .