Voronezh court: the work of the scandalous shelter “Dora” is conducted in violation of the law

The Dora dog shelter on the left bank of Voronezh was recognized as operating outside the legal field, and its creator Yuri Shamarin is obliged to transport all the animals that still remain there on his own. Key claims from the authorities are aggressive behavior of pets, as well as unsatisfactory sanitary condition both on the site and around it. This information was provided in the press service of the Railway District Court.

The shelter is almost 30 years old. People living in neighboring houses have suffered for years because of it: dogs bark loudly, there are cases of attacks. From 2023 to 2026, residents of the Railway District regularly sent complaints to the relevant department of the mayor’s office about how Dora functions. The maintenance of the nursery did not meet the established standards. According to experts, 300 dogs on the territory is more than allowed. In addition, there were no proper conditions for keeping animals, and the rules for waste management were violated.

The conflict was settled through a new shelter opened in the Novousmansky district: the developer of a nearby residential complex began to transport animals there a couple of years ago. During this time, at least 4,000 dogs have been relocated, but some are still in the old place. Exactly how many dogs live near the reservoir is not yet known.

Yuri Shamarin learned about the court decision while lying in the hospital. He wasn't at the meeting. The man is against transferring the animals to a new shelter. According to him, it is still impossible to place dogs there – the issues with basic communications, namely gas, electricity and water, have not been resolved. Before starting transportation again, all this needs to be put in order.

After discharge, Shamarin intends to challenge the court's verdict.

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