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Animal rights activists rally in Tbilisi over stray animal burials

Tbilisi, Georgia · Nov 1, 2026

Is it still on?

NOIt was a one-day action on Nov 1.

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The Tea in three lines

Why they are protesting
Protesters rallied after an investigative media report revealed nighttime transport and burial of dead dogs in pits at a Tbilisi cemetery.
What they want
Protesters and animal rights groups demanded a transparent investigation, forensic examinations of remains, and punishment of responsible officials.
What changed
Nov 1: Activists rallied outside the Government Administration in Tbilisi, with organizers warning of further protests if demands are ignored.
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What protesters want

  • Transparent and thorough investigation into the alleged animal burials
  • Independent examination of the causes of death and potential use of sedation
  • Full records and medical reports on the animals found
  • Arrest of the head of the Monitoring Service

Organised by: Zero Strays Georgia

What authorities say

The Ministry of Internal Affairs launched an investigation under Article 259 of the Criminal Code for animal cruelty and torture. Tbilisi City Hall rejected the allegations as false and a distortion of facts, stating the footage showed lawful procedures for burying animals that died of natural causes, disease, or accidents.123

The full story

Animal rights activists and concerned citizens gathered outside the Government Administration in Tbilisi to protest following an investigative media report that aired footage of dog carcasses being transported at night and buried in pits near a cemetery. The broadcast reignited public concerns regarding the treatment of stray animals in Georgia, with participants accusing authorities of the mass killing of dogs. Organizers and groups such as Zero Strays Georgia demanded a transparent and thorough investigation, independent examinations to establish the causes of death, and the arrest of officials such as the head of the Monitoring Service. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced an investigation under Article 259 of the Criminal Code covering animal cruelty and torture. Tbilisi City Hall dismissed the media reports as false and a distortion of facts, asserting that the footage depicted lawful burials of animals that died from natural causes, disease, or accidents.

Timeline

  1. Animal rights activists held a protest rally outside the Government Administration in Tbilisi demanding an end to alleged mistreatment of stray dogs.123

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