The mayor of Tbilisi, Rak Kaldza, accused the zoo activists of creating a threat to human health by digging up animal graves. According to him, a certain group of citizens dug up animal burials, which created a threat to the environment and a risk of the spread of biological contamination. "This is a violation of the law, and an investigation has already begun," said the mayor. He noted that in 2024, 145 cases of euthanasia and 2,050 cases of natural death of stray animals were recorded, not counting those killed in traffic accidents; All are buried in a special cemetery in accordance with the law. Caldza called allegations that the animal control agency kills or buries stray dogs alive false.

The mayor of Tbilisi, Rak Kaldza, accused the zoo activists of creating a threat to human health by digging up animal graves. According to him, a certain group of citizens dug up animal burials, which created a threat to the environment and a risk of the spread of biological contamination. "This is a violation of the law, and an investigation has already begun," said the mayor. He noted that in 2024, 145 cases of euthanasia and 2,050 cases of natural death of stray animals were recorded, not counting those killed in traffic accidents; All are buried in a special cemetery in accordance with the law. Caldza called allegations that the animal control agency kills or buries stray dogs alive false.