The Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (JDC) confirmed that the bulk animals can spread four infectious diseases among the population, most notably the cough, noting that it has treated 8,820 infected animals since the beginning of this year and carried out "merciful killings" of 59 cats and dogs.
Residents in Abu Dhabi called for the provision of food for the bulk of the animals in the streets to reduce their spread in the population areas because of the health problems that affect the safety of members of society, as a result of diseases caused by the case of carrying infectious diseases.
Emirates Al-Youm received complaints from residents of Khalidiya, the tourist club and the city of Mohammed bin Zayed about the spread of loose animals between the buildings and in front of the entrances because people put food leftovers, noting that this behavior is characterized by mercy, It contributes to the gathering of large numbers of cats, and the spread of foul odors and insects, demanding to raise awareness of the population, and put a penalty for those causing the increase in the number of bulk animals in residential areas.
For its part, the Abu Dhabi Waste Management Center (UDC) warned of the possibility of transferring bulk animals to several viral and parasitic infections affecting dogs and cats, notably rabies, Feline Distemper, Feline Leukemia and Feline Herpes Virus.
He explained to Emirates Al-Youm that he deals with loose cats through the TNR system, "hunting, sterilization, re-use", which is adopted by the use of clean, non-polluted cages within international standards and then transported by air-conditioned cars equipped to the animal shelter At the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital for veterinary examination, sterilization and vaccination. After confirming its recovery, it is returned to its natural environment, noting that it provides bulk animal booking services in two types, the first scheduled scheduled services for public areas, and the second the non-scheduled services in terms of reception and implementation of service requests.
The center pointed out that it deals in the process of booking bulk animals with each of the large animals (camels, cows and the like) and small animals (cats, dogs, foxes and the like), pointing out that he has treated since the beginning of this year with 6569 cats, 1703 dogs, And 541 camel and seven foxes.
He stressed that large animals are handled by trained technicians and are kept in specialized and equipped sheds, which are medically examined by veterinarians who are assigned to be rotated or through specialized veterinary clinics. Food and drink are provided and advertised in one of the official newspapers to attend and receive the owner. If the owner is not present within 14 days, it is auctioned and sold, while the small animals are followed by the internationally approved TNR system which adopts the policy of preventing reproduction and return. The animals (cats and dogs) are kept and sent to the animal shelter of Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, Result of the sterilization program within TNR in Abu Dhabi, where they are medically examined and sterilization procedure has a process, and then stay in the hospital for the hospital and returned to the place Astidt him and that for cats only. In the case of dogs, they will be placed in a dedicated shelter at Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital for adoption.
The Center pointed out that the use of euthanasia is a last resort if the animal is confirmed to be infected with an infectious disease that poses a danger to humans or animals and is determined by the competent doctor. As for cats infected by an accident, which results in injuries to the animal's body (cut in one leg or an eye injury), they are treated and placed in the shelter until one is adopted. The number of animals that have been slaughtered is proved to be dangerous to humans and animals Since the beginning of the year, 59 animals, including 42 cats and 17 dogs.
Bulk dogs
The Abu Dhabi Department of Waste Management has identified four reasons for the presence of dogs in bulk, including dog breeding in farms and single farms, and the fact that some people raise dogs in houses and villas without interest, leaving them in a loose position. Some owners of greyhound dogs and racing dogs release their dogs as they age or not, as well as sites under construction and housing projects that create an attractive environment for loose dogs.
The center called for the control of dogs being raised inside houses and farms and not leaving them in the streets and roads, and not to release the Saluki owned dogs if they do not want to. The Abu Dhabi Government Call Center can call 800555 for sheltering and caring for dogs. Housing projects to prevent dogs from entering, immediate reporting of loose dogs to the Abu Dhabi Government Contact Center, as well as the lack of food and drink for bulk dogs.
Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital called travelers who do not know anyone to take care of their cats and dogs not to dump them in the street. They can always bring them to accommodation, such as cat and dog houses at the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital. Travel.