A journalistic investigation, together with the dissemination of dramatic images from the Suraia dog shelter, has brought the issue of euthanising dogs as a means of controlling stray dogs and overpopulation back to the forefront of public debate in Romania.
On Sunday 22 February, a demonstration is planned in front of the Parliament, where a draft legislation is currently being debated that would recognise animals as sentient beings rather than objects and would eliminate euthanasia for abandoned dogs.
Watch the video of Save the Dogs President Sara Turetta with the latest updates from Romania.