A piece of news about stray dogs caught the attention of prosecutors...｜Procuratorial affairs for the people "Officially implemented, in addition to units and individuals who keep dogs should be immunized with rabies vaccine on a regular basis, and dogs should wear dog tags and leash according to regulations, the main body of responsibility for controlling stray dogs and cats has also been clearly stipulated, requiring Sub-district offices and township-level people's governments organize and coordinate residents' committees and villagers' committees to control and dispose of stray dogs and cats in their respective jurisdictions to prevent the spread of epidemics. This law fills the gap of the main body of responsibility for the management and control of stray dogs and cats at the legal level.
A news attracted attention
On May 7, 2021, a news report caught the attention of the public prosecutor of the Public Welfare Procuratorate of the Jing'an District Procuratorate in Shanghai. The report introduced that there were many stray dogs in a community in Shanghai. Infested nearby, affecting residents' lives and travel. The next day, prosecutors from the Public Welfare Prosecution Office came to the community to check on the site, and verified the relevant situation with the community residents' committee and community residents. It is understood that most of the stray dogs are abandoned. They often shuttle in and out of the surrounding communities, there is a risk of spreading diseases, and they often bite property, affect driving safety, bark at residents, and bring insecurity to the masses.
Short case quick handling and collaborative governance
The facts of this case are clear, the application of the law is not in dispute, and it has already affected the normal life of community residents. After a collegial discussion, the public prosecutors of the Public Welfare Prosecution Office decided to initiate the quick case handling procedure.
On May 10, the Jing'an District Procuratorate issued a Procuratorial Recommendation to the relevant sub-district offices.On the same day, the prosecutor joined the sub-district office, the local police station, the resident committee, and the enthusiastic residents of the community to jointly carry out the rectification of stray dogs.
On May 17, the prosecutor went to the community again to carry out a "look back" operation, and there were no more stray dogs around the community. Through the understanding of the residents of the community, it was confirmed that since the joint operation, the situation of stray dogs around the community has been effectively rectified.
Help stray dogs find new homes
The daily life of residents can be guaranteed, but how to better accommodate stray dogs in case handling and give stray dogs a warm home has once again touched the hearts of prosecutors. The Public Welfare Prosecution Office made contact with various parties and got in touch with a folk stray dog rescue station . On May 17, the prosecutor came to the stray dog rescue station to check the on-site environment, staff qualifications, work procedures, etc., and delivered the stray dogs to the rescue station for foster care.
Next, the rescue station will carry out quarantine observation, injection of vaccine, health check, arrangement for adoption, etc. Prosecutors will regularly follow up on the situation of fostered stray dogs.
This case is the first administrative public interest litigation case of stray dog remediation in Shanghai handled by the Jing'an District Procuratorate a week after the revision of the Animal Epidemic Prevention Law of the People's Republic of China was officially implemented. Although the case is small, it concerns the vital interests of the people and the protection of animals. From learning of the situation to the first intervention, the Jing'an District Procuratorate quickly started the procedure of briefing and quick handling of cases, cooperated with relevant administrative departments to quickly rectify, and used efficient case handling to demonstrate the original intention and mission of practical affairs for the people, and to reflect the warmth of justice with warmth. (Shanghai Jing'an District Procuratorate WeChat Official Account Liu Jiannan)
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