WARNING, DISTRESSING CONTENT: A controversial new law has been launched in Turkey which has seen the government declare stray dogs can be rounded up and slaughtered. Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters UK tourists are pledging a 'boycott' of Turkey after a controversial new legislation was introduced. The law, which has been dubbed the 'dog-massacre' law, sanctioned by the government, authorises the collection and potential culling of stray canines - an act that's sparked public outcry.
The legislation is seemingly designed to take dogs off the street and house them in shelters - however, it claims any dog displaying aggression or suffering from incurable ailments will be euthanised. This controversial measure comes in the wake of rising concerns over animal attacks, traffic incidents, and rabies, with Turkey facing an estimated population of 4 million strays, Birmingham Live reports. One wrathful X user blasted the law, writing: "Mr Erdogen, do you still remember that day, during 2023 Turkey Earthquake, Indian sniffer dogs rescued a girl trapped in quake rubble.
Mr Erdogen, if you are a human, withdraw the dog Massacre law right now. #BoycottTurkey #Turkey ". Another irate individual shared: "#Turkey was on my 2025 to visit list.
It's a beautiful country and I looked forward to seeing dogs at.