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A disturbing incident occurred in the Tashkent region: a stray dog attacked a four-year-old child while his mother was taking him to kindergarten. The video of the incident quickly spread across social media, causing a wave of outrage and concern among users. The footage clearly shows a large dog suddenly attacking the child, and only the warm jacket and hood saved him from serious injuries.
After the attack, the boy was immediately taken to a local hospital. Doctors prescribed a course of rabies treatment and antibiotics to prevent potential infections. According to them, the child’s condition is satisfactory, but the traumatic experience will undoubtedly have a long-term impact on his psychological well-being.
The father of the injured child publicly called on the authorities to take urgent action to control the growing number of stray dogs, which, according to him, is rapidly increasing.
“We are asking for urgent measures to address the stray dog problem. There are more and more of them,” he said.
This incident has once again highlighted the long-standing and often ignored issue of the uncontrolled growth of the stray animal population. Every such case resonates with society, raising important questions: who is responsible for the safety of residents when it comes to stray animals?
The uncomfortable truth is that the issue of stray dogs is not only about public safety but also about humane treatment of the animals themselves. Stray dogs often end up on the streets due to negligence or a lack of proper laws governing the care and control of pets. It is not uncommon for owners to simply abandon their pets, which leads to an increase in the stray animal population. In this situation, both people and the animals, left to survive in stressful conditions on the streets, suffer.
Calls for action against stray dogs are justified, but it’s important to understand that the problem cannot be solved solely by harsh measures such as capturing and euthanizing the animals. A comprehensive solution is needed, which includes sterilization programs, building shelters, and stricter laws and penalties for owners who abandon their pets.
In countries with successful stray animal control programs, such as Germany or the Netherlands, incidents like this are rare. This is achieved not only through active government involvement but also through widespread sterilization campaigns, adaptation programs, and regular control of pets. It’s important for Uzbekistan to adopt similar measures that will help maintain a balance between public safety and humane treatment of animals.
This case is yet another reminder that stray animals deserve attention from both society and the authorities. Ignoring the problem only exacerbates the situation, which could lead to an increase in such tragic incidents.
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