00:00Morocco is on a mission to get its street dogs healthy.
00:06This dog is one of hundreds being brought in to see this vet who will vaccinate it
00:11before it's returned back to the streets. A process that Moroccan officials say prioritizes
00:18public health as well as animal well-being. The dogs are observed during their quarantine
00:28period examined to check their health condition vaccinated against rabies and treated for
00:33parasites. A full internal and external anti-parasitic treatment is administered.
00:39Then depending on their health status the necessary surgical procedures are scheduled.
00:43An ovariectomy is performed on females depending on the condition of their uterus and a castration
00:49is performed on males. Each dog is spayed vaccinated against rabies and clipped with a blue tag to make
00:56clear they do not pose any danger. It's all part of Morocco's trap, neuter, vaccinate and return
01:02program that started in 2019. Since 2019 Morocco has committed to implementing the TNVR method
01:12which consists of capturing these animals, sterilizing them to prevent reproduction
01:17and vaccinating them against rabies, deworming them, identifying them with ear tanks and then
01:21releasing them. Meanwhile, a draft law is also in the works that would require owners to vaccinate
01:27pets and impose penalties for animal abuse. The draft law will ensure a balanced and
01:35consideratory approach addressing public safety, human health and animal welfare. All the actions
01:41that Morocco has undertaken align perfectly with the framework of the global strategic plan to eradicate
01:46human rabies of canine origin by 2030. To eradicate human rabies of canine origin by 2030.
01:54Morocco is now expanding its program as animal rights groups accuse it of ramping up efforts to call
01:59street dogs after being named co-host of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Authorities estimate there could be as
02:06many as 1.5 million straight dogs in the country.
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