Green Party urges stronger action against animal abandonment
The Green Party has called for stricter laws, stronger enforcement and better-funded animal care after dogs were hit by vehicles in Kornos, Kofinou and Anglisides.
Kornos, Cyprus. The Green Party urged tougher action on animal abandonment on Tuesday after dogs were hit by vehicles in Kornos, Kofinou and Anglisides. In its statement, the party said the incidents again underscored the severity of animal abandonment in Cyprus.
Legislation and owner accountability
The party urged the government and responsible authorities to strengthen legislation and its enforcement, including by creating and maintaining a pet-owner register.
It said the register needed regular updates and periodic inspections. It also sought more rigorous microchip checks so that owners could be identified and traced, alongside tougher inspections and penalties for abandoning animals.
“How much longer must stray animals pay with their lives for human irresponsibility?” the party asked.
Funding and a national plan
The Greens also sought organised neutering programmes backed by adequate funding, together with increased support for shelters and programmes caring for stray animals.
They urged the development and implementation of a nationwide action plan aimed at preventing and managing the stray-animal problem.
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