Russia killing strays ahead of the World Cup

[Catherine]

Every time there is some major world sports event the stray dogs become the scape goat for all the things the host country has failed to do. Many of these countries have some serious social issues, human rights issues, health issues and infrastructure issues. So what do they focus on? Killing stray dogs so outsiders will not see strays. Issues like homelessness and unemployment do not matter as long as there are no stray dogs. The stray dogs are a symptom of other problems. Instead of solving problems  culling stray dogs draws attention to them.

Just once I would like to read about a sports event that benefited the host country, including the homeless animals.

Even the Olympics in Vancouver had its problems. They ran sled dog rides during the event for the tourists. When it was over and the tourists had gone home they killed a hundred sled dogs rather than find a place for them.

Does this just happen with sports events or do other gatherings involve animal abuse?