Stray Dogs in the Developing World

Managing stray dog populations in the developing world requires strategies that take into account the environment. The strategy shown to be most successful in the developing world context is ‘TNR’ – trap-neuter-release. You can find more information on this strategy, and on best practices for managing stray dog (and other stray animal) populations in the developing world below – check out the FAQ for an overview of the facts.

‘Free-roaming Dogs in Developing Countries: The Benefits of Capture, Neuter, Return Programmes’ (PDF) (Food and Agriculture Association of the United Nations)

‘Street Dog Population Control’ (VetWork UK)

‘Stray Dogs and Cats’ (World Society for the Protection of Animals)

‘Slum Dogs by the Millions’ (The Humane Society)

‘The Control of Stray Dog Populations’ (PDF) (The World Organisation for Animal Health – Guiding Principles on Animal Welfare)

The Welfare of Stray Dogs in India