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Abandoned dogs in Ethiopia's capital get little care. A woman wants to change that

Feven Melese cares for 40 shelter dogs and feeds 700 strays weekly while advocating for mass vaccinations and adoption programs to reduce Ethiopia's estimated 200,000 street dogs.

  • An estimated 200,000 unclaimed dogs roam the streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, as dog owners abandon them due to no-pet policies in new residential apartments.
  • Authorities have faced criticism for poisoning stray dogs ahead of major events, citing concerns over the spread of diseases like rabies.
  • Animal rights activists like Melese Solomon are working to change perceptions and provide better care for abandoned dogs, though resources are limited.
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Abandoned dogs in Ethiopia's capital get little care. A woman wants to change that

Feven Melese is trying to support thousands of abandoned dogs on the streets of Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa.

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Associated Press News broke the news in United States on Monday, October 13, 2025.
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