An individual covered the costs of two surgeries for a stray dog at the 'Zagros' veterinary hospital in Kermanshah, while the hospital officials also took on part of the treatment costs for the animal. According to a report on Thursday, December 24, by 'Young Journalists Club', this dog suffered fractures in its 'two hind legs' in an accident on Tuesday, December 21, and was transferred to the hospital by this unnamed individual. The report states that the dog's injuries were such that 'while walking, it dragged its pelvis and both legs on the ground, with the left femur completely broken in the middle.' It was also noted that 'the right leg of the animal had separated from the hip joint and had moved towards the anterior-posterior joint.' After initial examinations, the veterinarians at the 'Zagros' veterinary hospital issued a hospitalization order for the dog and stated that it required two surgeries. The first surgery was performed on Wednesday, December 22, and the second is scheduled for Sunday, December 27. Initial reports indicate that the first surgery was successful, as 'the left leg of the animal has returned to normal.' 'Young Journalists Club' reported that this individual took on the costs of the two surgeries, and 'the Zagros veterinary hospital also covered 30% of the total costs for the animal, in addition to all hospitalization and post-operative care costs.' After the dog fully recovers, if no one is willing to adopt it, it will be transferred to a dog shelter in Kermanshah. In June of this year, the first 'shelter for stray dogs' was established by the Kermanshah municipality, and so far, 500 dogs have been transferred to this camp. In November of this year, Amir Rahimi, the deputy of urban services of the Kermanshah municipality, announced that 'of this number, 200 dogs have been given to interested individuals.' This shelter was established based on a 2008 resolution from the Ministry of Interior's Municipal Affairs Organization, which instructed all municipalities in the country to refrain from killing stray dogs in their cities. Despite this resolution, hundreds of dogs are killed annually by municipal agents in various cities across Iran.
Individual in Kermanshah Covers Surgery Costs for a Stray Dog
An individual in Kermanshah has paid for the surgeries of a stray dog that suffered severe injuries in an accident, with the local veterinary hospital also covering part of the costs. This incident highlights the growing concern for animal welfare in Iran, especially as a new shelter for stray dogs has been established in the city.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
An individual in Kermanshah paid for two surgeries for a stray dog that suffered severe injuries in an accident. The local veterinary hospital also contributed to the treatment costs.
- The dog had serious injuries, including a broken femur and dislocated hip.
- A new shelter for stray dogs was established in Kermanshah earlier this year.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Iran has a complex relationship with stray animals, often leading to their mistreatment despite official policies against killing them. Recent initiatives aim to improve their welfare.
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