The sterilization and microchipping of pet dogs in Georgia’s regions will be provided free of charge as part of a program aimed at addressing dog overpopulation, the National Food Agency says.
The agency held a meeting with representatives of veterinary clinics involved in the program, which includes registering and microchipping owned dogs in a unified electronic database across different regions of Georgia.
Giorgi Iakobashvili, head of the National Food Agency, said cooperation between the state and private veterinary sector is essential for the program’s implementation.
“To protect human health and public safety, both stray and owned dogs will be identified, registered and microchipped, while sterilization will be carried out when necessary. These services will be provided by private veterinary clinics in cooperation with the agency,” Iakobashvili said.
He added that the involvement of local governments is also important for the success of the initiative.
The meeting was attended by Aleksandre Zurabishvili, deputy head of the National Food Agency, representatives of the agency’s Veterinary Control Department, and veterinary clinics participating in the program.
