Question 21807 — overseas

Summary

Mrs. Ericka Bareigts draws the attention of the Minister for Overseas Territories to the situation of stray animals in Reunion. In 2017, Reunion Island had 73,000 stray and wandering dogs, thousands of stray cats, abandoned or born naturally. Every week, around 200 dogs are euthanized legally on Reunion Island. This figure does not take into account natural, accidental or voluntary deaths outside certified centers. This animal wandering has consequences on the island's tourist showcase. Associations and personalities are echoing this difficult situation. The presence of stray animals is also among the negative points noted by tourists during their stay. This wandering also has consequences for agriculture and farmers. Dozens of poultry and sheep farms have been attacked since 2017, sometimes with exhausted families abandoning their activity. With the support of the State, the region and the department of Reunion, the intermunicipalities signed a plan in February 2017 to combat animal wandering. But faced with the exceptional situation, the means implemented appear insufficient for the moment. For example, this 2016-2018 multi-year plan was only financed to the tune of 600,000 euros for all the island, when the expansion of the facilities to accommodate the abundance of so-called wild companion animals alone cost more than 450,000 euros. It would therefore be appropriate to significantly amplify prevention actions among welcoming families and launch massive sterilization campaigns. She asks him what the Government plans to reduce animal proliferation on Reunion Island. without harming the lives of current stray animals.

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