There is no animal welfare mentioned anywhere! (see below photos of the work of the Municipality of Dragash – CNVR – state programme).

For any shortcomings in the contract and in the tender in general, the applicable laws, which guarantee respect for animal welfare should be replacing overall contracts – this tender and the contracts of the included veterinarians in the project, should have had as main objectives: a) reduction of breeding and b) over-population of stray dogs and providing a better life for them!

But the main objective written in the tender and contract was: Opportunity for all veterinarians to be part of the project!

We hereby introduce you to the: Requirements on the technical and / or professional capabilities of veterinary clinics (as economic operators) winning this tender (sections 9.1 & 9.2 of the TDS), specifies these requirements as conditions:

• Requirement 1. Have at least six (6) veterinary graduates with at least two years of field work experience, six (6) veterinarian technicians and six (6) stewardship workers – as evidenced by contract – veterinarians should be from the region where the jobs are done.
• Requirement 2. Veterinarians to be a member of Kosovo Veterinary Chamber.
• Requirement 3. Have the space for dog acceptance – as evidenced by the picture.
• Requirement 4. Have special space for dog health control, castration sterilization and euthanasia (the area should be equipped with surgical tables, surgical instruments and other accompanying equipment).
• Requirement 5. Have the space – place with at least 15 boxes for the post operative position of the dogs (72 hours after operation) – proven by the picture. The place should be with standards that envisage animal welfare (such as floor, cover, etc.).
• Requirement 6. Have space for medication and dog food – as evidenced by the picture.
• Requirement 7. Have four (4) vehicles – cage-separated cage markings, attested by vehicle and photo booklet, as well as be on behalf of the applicant company or have authorization.
• Requirement 8. To have an excavator or to have a contract with the company for opening holes for the burial of dogs.
• Requirement 9. Means for the capture of stray dogs – as evidenced by the picture.
• Requirement 10. Have matriculation numbers for dog identification – physically bring the model number.
• Requirement 11. Dogs that adapt should be identified with microchips and accompanying documents.
• Requirement 12. Bidders must not have a contract for the handling of stray dogs in municipal assemblies or any other institution.

Each photo was made under the auspices of AUVK and with permission from its veterinarians of the clinic.