This is a significant step forward in addressing the issue of stray dogs through legislative measures. Such a statement made today Chairperson of the Parliament`s Committee on Environmental Protection and Natural Resources, while commenting the Draft Law on domestic animals.

"This is a crucial milestone in regulating the problem of stray dogs at the legislative level and ensuring strict penalties for owners who breed animals without control, then abandon them and dump them on the streets. A substantial fine has been introduced for these offences.

One of the most crucial aspects of the law is the creation of a unified electronic database. Following the law`s enactment, owners will be required to register or re-register their animals using a special microchip and tag, which will ultimately ensure the traceability of each animal.

Besides, regulations concerning the breeding of dogs and cats are being tightened. Only registered kennels will be authorised to breed animals, and the state will have clear oversight of who is responsible for breeding. Furthermore, animals will be registered across all institutions they visit - whether veterinary clinics, kennels, hotels, or other facilities - and these establishments must verify animal registration in the centralised database. Severe sanctions will be imposed for violations.

An important innovation in the law is that approximately one year after its adoption, all animals born will be subject to sterilisation and castration", - said Maia Bitadze.