The story about the excessive number of dogs roaming the streets of Sanski Most continues. However, this time there are signs that the issue will see the light of day to the satisfaction of both the citizens and the dogs.
An informal group of citizens, the "Network of Young Activists" from Sanski Most, is not giving up on addressing this issue that concerns all the citizens of Sanski Most and its surrounding areas. After successfully organizing a forum in October, activities aimed at solving this problem continue. A meeting was held between representatives of the NGO "Network of Young Activists" and the newly appointed mayor of Sanski Most, Mensur Seferović. Concrete progress has been made, with an agreement to form a Working Group that will actively work on developing a comprehensive plan for the management of stray dogs in the Sanski Most area. One of the members of the Working Group will be Elvis Kahrimanović, a representative of the "Network of Young Activists" from Sanski Most. The Working Group will also include other representatives from civil society organizations, local authorities, veterinary stations, and the cantonal inspectorate. Additionally, an agreement was reached to increase the number of sterilized and neutered dogs, which will also be microchipped. There is also an intention, as Mayor Seferović stated, to collaborate with the "Dog's Trust" Foundation, which has made significant efforts in Bosnia and Herzegovina in recent years to reduce the number of stray dogs through continuous adoption and extensive sterilization and neutering programs.
After the meeting, Elvis Kahrimanović, a representative of the "Network of Young Activists", said: "We thank the mayor of Sanski Most for his support. The Network of Young Activists will continue working on solving this problem, and we will keep the public informed in the coming period. Our success is proof that Sanski Most and its citizens can accomplish a lot when they organize."
We should also remind of Mayor Seferović's promise, as it appears he is committed to addressing this issue: "Anything that is in the interest of our citizens regarding this matter will have my support as a socially responsible political figure in the coming period and in the next mandate. I will certainly advocate for solving this evident problem." With the belief in the sincerity of the leadership of Sanski Most, it is expected that citizens and visitors of the town on the Sana River will soon be able to stroll through the streets of Sanski Most without fear of an unpleasant encounter with one of the abandoned dogs.