Iran government agents allegedly shoot over 1,000 dogs despite sterilization, vaccinations
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Iranian officials have considered strict pet ownership laws in order to better adhere to Islamic customs of cleanliness and hygiene, including heavy fines.
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Activists claimed that the road to the shelter remained closed the entire time, The Foreign Desk website reported. Some reports claim the number of dogs was as high as 1,700.
Multiple videos appeared online, showing the aftermath of the shooting. An activist also claimed that Iranian forces arrested several members of a group who attempted to intervene, and also locked the shelter's manager in a room while the shooting occurred.
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