Egypt Opens State-of-the-Art Shelter for Stray Dogs, Enhancing Animal Welfare and Public Safety

In response to the growing number of stray dogs on Egypt’s streets, the Cairo Governorate has implemented new, humane, and scientifically-backed measures. These initiatives are designed to protect citizens from health risks while ensuring animals are treated ethically and without arbitrary handling. A significant step in this strategy is the inauguration of a model shelter for stray dogs located in the industrial zone of the 15th of May City. Further plans include the establishment of an additional shelter in the 5th Settlement area, aiming to extend coverage across the capital and improve the response to public reports.

The newly opened model shelter in 15 May City spans 5,000 square meters and can accommodate over 700 dogs. It features specialized enclosures and fully equipped veterinary clinics offering medical examinations, sterilization, and rabies vaccinations. The facility also includes recovery areas and provides nutritional support and healthcare administered by veterinarians and trained staff.

The shelter employs the trap-neuter-vaccinate-release program. This involves identifying, examining, vaccinating, and sterilizing stray dogs. Healthy animals are then released back into their original environments following established veterinary protocols.

In collaboration with the Veterinary Medicine Directorate, the Cairo Governorate has set up hotlines for citizens to report stray dog issues. The designated numbers are: Cairo Governorate Hotline: 114, and Cairo Veterinary Medicine Directorate Hotline: 15333. These channels allow for timely intervention by the relevant authorities.