Presentation given in Sofia on the 20th of October 2010 on seminar "Implementation of sustainable practice of solving the dog overpopulation in Bulgaria". Organized by the Bulgarian Ministry of Agriculture and Food, F.P.C.C. Romania and Sofia Municipality.

1. Public-private partnership Robert Smith 20th October 2010 Ministry of Agriculture and Food

2. Introduction soluble with political will long term solution military campaign credibility NGO’s/trust 2

3. Public-private partnership dog population management board central government  1 Ministry (Ministry of Agriculture and Food Supply) local governments NGO’s (non-governmental organisations) local communities international bodies (WHO, OIE, WVA) veterinary authority private sector veterinarians 3

4. Central government  1 Ministry policy making funding supervision purchases statistics PR (raise public awareness) annual report for approval to cabinet 4

5. Public-private partnership central government  1 Ministry (Ministry of Agriculture and Food Supply) local governments NGO’s (non-governmental organisations) local communities international bodies (WHO, OIE, WVA) veterinary authority private sector veterinarians 5

6. Local governments annual report to national veterinary service education officers (new) staff counting dogs fielding complaints building fixed clinics/holding facilities maintenance equipment/buildings 6

7. Public-private partnership central government  1 Ministry (Ministry of Agriculture and Food Supply) local governments NGO’s (non-governmental organisations) local communities international bodies (WHO, OIE, WVA) veterinary authority private sector veterinarians 7

8. NGO’s dog handling example Ruse 8

9. Dog handling 9

10. Dog handling 10

11. NGO’s dog handling help find funding contact with dog owners contact with animal lovers/dog wardens clinic & rehoming management 11

12. Neutering centre management 12

13. Management 13

14. Humane management 14

15. NGO’s dog handling help find funding contact with dog owners contact with animal lovers/scouts shelter management share knowledge 15

16. Share knowledge 16

17. In case no practical NGO available private contractor under supervision NGO under strict supervision NVS (The National Veterinary Service) 17

18. Public-private partnership central government  1 Ministry (Ministry of Agriculture and Food Supply) local governments NGO’s (non-governmental organisations) local communities international bodies (WHO, OIE, WVA) veterinary authority private sector veterinarians 18

19. International bodies WHO World Health Organisation OIE World organisation for animal health WVA World Veterinary Association 19

20. Public-private partnership central government  1 Ministry (Ministry of Agriculture and Food Supply) local governments NGO’s (non-governmental organisations) local communities international bodies (WHO, OIE, WVA) veterinary authority private sector veterinarians 20

21. The National Veterinary Service registration dogs (national database) disease control laboratories responsible for implementation of animal protection law management local veterinary services shelter standards improving fixed and mobile clinics 21

22. Public-private partnership central government  1 Ministry (Ministry of Agriculture and Food Supply) local governments NGO’s (non-governmental organisations) local communities international bodies (WHO, OIE, WVA) veterinary authority private sector veterinarians 22

23. Private sector veterinarians advice to dog owners voucher scheme spay/neuter notify NVS in case of abuse or neglect share knowledge veterinary universities University of Forestry, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (Sofia) Stara Zagora-The Thracian University (Stara Zagora) Bulgarian Veterinary Union 23

24. Thank you for your attention! Website: www.sosdogs.ro E-mail: barkbark@planet.nl 24 All pictures in this presentation come from Animal Rescue Sofia