Veterinary castration

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Vets throughout Greece have called a 24-hour strike for Wednesday, in protest against the mandatory sterilization of pets.

The Panhellenic Veterinary Association considers the measure unscientific and ineffective and has expressed concerns about possible negative effects on the health and welfare of animals.

The sole solution to the ongoing problem regarding stray animals in Istanbul is to rehabilitate the animals and provide better conditions to them in shelters, Governor Davut Gül has stated.

With incidences of injuries caused by dogs and cats coming to light lately, many residents have shown their discomfort regarding the rising number of street animals in Istanbul.

Istanbul Governor's Office has sent a directive to relevant authorities in all 39 districts to facilitate the sterilization of stray dogs in order to control their population, after people raised concerns following some dog attack incidents in the country.

Dog and cat owners who do not want to have their pets neutered must provide a DNA sample to the Academy of Athens' specialized laboratory, according to a circular issued by the Interior Ministry. 

Freida and Kanellos are released at the location where they had been picked up in the town of Argos in the northern Peloponnese, on Thursday, after being spayed and neutered as part of a municipal program that includes vaccinations, microchipping and medical care. [Vassilis Papadopoulos/Eurokinissi]