Corfu Canine Club against mandatory sterilisation of dogs
dogs
02 Feb 2021
/ 12:37
CORFU. Corfu Canine Club has issued a statement regarding the legislation the government is trying to pass for the sterilisation of hunting and other dogs.
Corfu Canine Club statement:
"In light of the prevailing view regarding the legislation to be voted on which has caused great concern to all dog-lovers we feel the need to clarify the issue as we are obliged to do. We would like to inform the government of the consequences if what has been outlined in articles comes to pass.
Firstly, without the necessary amendments which must be made, the legislation will be unreasonable and will punish responsible, organised dog-lovers. There are no such laws in any other European country or anywhere else in the world nor, of course, is what is proposed in the legislation even considered. The reasons for this are simple (for those that want to understand).
If, despite our hopes for it not to happen, mandatory sterilisation of dogs as referred to in the legislation becomes law, it will have an immediate effect on pedigree dogs. It means that the real problem - the large numbers of stray dogs and their uncontrolled reproduction - will not only not be solved but it will target the large number of conscientious dog-lovers, who are not part of the problem, and along with animal welfare organisations are part of the solution.
It is certain that the passing of this legislation will lead to the end of organised canine clubs in Greece as we will become marginalised from the international dog-loving community. It will be unfair for our country, which for several years now has played a leading role in the dog-loving community in Europe and worldwide, to be deprived of participation in events such as exhibitions, working groups, competitions and seminars. These types of activities are carried out under the aegis of organised canine organisations and promote animal welfare, develop the sense of responsibility towards animals and teach young and old that our world is a better place if we respect and live in harmony with animals.
Consequently, if there aren't the necessary amendments to this absurd legislation, it will mean the end of dogs in our country. This special creature which has been man's companion for thousands of years must not be treated by this or any government as a problem to be eliminated. Dogs are not numbers. They are living beings and as such deserve everyone's respect.
We await developments and hope that the extinction of dogs or dog-loving organisations will not be part of the measures of this legislation which is a step in the wrong direction. We call on the decision-makers to give the dog-loving community the respect it deserves."
Konstantinos Tsirigakis
"In light of the prevailing view regarding the legislation to be voted on which has caused great concern to all dog-lovers we feel the need to clarify the issue as we are obliged to do. We would like to inform the government of the consequences if what has been outlined in articles comes to pass.
Firstly, without the necessary amendments which must be made, the legislation will be unreasonable and will punish responsible, organised dog-lovers. There are no such laws in any other European country or anywhere else in the world nor, of course, is what is proposed in the legislation even considered. The reasons for this are simple (for those that want to understand).
If, despite our hopes for it not to happen, mandatory sterilisation of dogs as referred to in the legislation becomes law, it will have an immediate effect on pedigree dogs. It means that the real problem - the large numbers of stray dogs and their uncontrolled reproduction - will not only not be solved but it will target the large number of conscientious dog-lovers, who are not part of the problem, and along with animal welfare organisations are part of the solution.
It is certain that the passing of this legislation will lead to the end of organised canine clubs in Greece as we will become marginalised from the international dog-loving community. It will be unfair for our country, which for several years now has played a leading role in the dog-loving community in Europe and worldwide, to be deprived of participation in events such as exhibitions, working groups, competitions and seminars. These types of activities are carried out under the aegis of organised canine organisations and promote animal welfare, develop the sense of responsibility towards animals and teach young and old that our world is a better place if we respect and live in harmony with animals.
Consequently, if there aren't the necessary amendments to this absurd legislation, it will mean the end of dogs in our country. This special creature which has been man's companion for thousands of years must not be treated by this or any government as a problem to be eliminated. Dogs are not numbers. They are living beings and as such deserve everyone's respect.
We await developments and hope that the extinction of dogs or dog-loving organisations will not be part of the measures of this legislation which is a step in the wrong direction. We call on the decision-makers to give the dog-loving community the respect it deserves."
Konstantinos Tsirigakis
