Sochi hires exterminators to wipe out stray dogs before Olympics

Seil · 02-03-2014, 11:39 PM

Apparently cats are more likely to have rabies, according to the CDC.

This study of infectious diseases as carried by dogs doesn't include studies including wild Russian dogs, but it does list a variety of different dog-to-human infections that could occur.

Alternatively, here's a link to infectious diseases carried by rats.

Not knowing the ratio of wild dogs and wild rats to humans in Sochi, and which one comes in contact more with humans, I admit that it is possible that both wild rats and wild dogs are dangerous to humans. It is possible for both of them to be caught, cleaned, immunized and - with a clean bill of health - be turned over to a loving family.

However, in my experience, it would be much simpler to catch them, to find someone willing to adopt them, and to pay for the veterinarian care required.

02-03-2014, 11:39 PM	#11
Seil Super stressed! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: British Columbia Posts: 8,081	Apparently cats are more likely to have rabies, according to the CDC. This study of infectious diseases as carried by dogs doesn't include studies including wild Russian dogs, but it does list a variety of different dog-to-human infections that could occur. Alternatively, here's a link to infectious diseases carried by rats. Not knowing the ratio of wild dogs and wild rats to humans in Sochi, and which one comes in contact more with humans, I admit that it is possible that both wild rats and wild dogs are dangerous to humans. It is possible for both of them to be caught, cleaned, immunized and - with a clean bill of health - be turned over to a loving family. However, in my experience, it would be much simpler to catch them, to find someone willing to adopt them, and to pay for the veterinarian care required.