According to the National Food Agency, within the framework of the domestic animal overpopulation management program, only 17 animals remain at the Kutaisi shelter from those transferred there from Zugdidi for veterinary procedures; these animals will be returned to Zugdidi today.

The agency also reports that, in addition to Zugdidi, dogs have already been returned to their original environment in Abasha (5 dogs) and Vani (3 dogs).

“The National Food Agency, in accordance with the developed action plan and in coordination with local municipalities, continues to implement the program’s activities. The agency publishes in advance the coordinates and timing of operational areas:

• 03.04 – Imereti, Zestaponi, area near the City Hall, 10:00
• 03.04 – Imereti, Samtredia, area near the City Hall, 09:30
• 04.04 – Kakheti, Kvareli, area near the City Hall, 10:30
• 04.04 – Imereti, Kutaisi, area near the City Hall, 10:30
• 06.04 – Imereti, Chiatura, area near the City Hall, 11:00
• 06.04 – Kakheti, Signagi, area near the City Hall, 11:00
• 07.04 – Kakheti, Signagi, Tsnori center, 11:00
• 07.04 – Imereti, Tskaltubo, area near the City Hall, 11:00

The agency calls on caregivers and animal lovers to bring animals to these locations, where they will receive rabies vaccinations on-site if needed. Animals that have not been neutered or spayed will, with the agreement of the responsible person (caregiver or animal caretaker) and based on proper documentation, be transferred to a shelter. After undergoing the necessary procedures and rehabilitation, the animals will be returned to the location where they were taken from, again with proper documentation.

If it is not possible to bring animals to the specified locations, several caregivers can contact the agency. Teams will arrive and carry out the necessary procedures at the location indicated by them,” the statement says.