Guide 1
Why Culling Continues
Culling is visible and politically quick, especially after bite incidents or rabies fear. But it does not build vaccinated dog populations, does not remove food sources and does not prevent new dogs from entering the same areas.
Guide 2
Why It Does Not Work
When street dogs are killed, the territory opens up. New dogs move in and survivors breed. Without vaccination, rabies risk remains. The result is a cycle of killing, rebound and renewed fear rather than sustained control.
Guide 3
What Should Replace It
A humane programme catches dogs safely, neuters them, vaccinates them against rabies and returns healthy dogs to stable territories. It also treats injured dogs and educates communities so people understand how to report and avoid risk.
Guide 4
Evidence Against Culling
WHO, WOAH and peer-reviewed studies show mass dog killing does not reduce populations long term or control rabies. The vacuum effect and compensatory breeding mean visible dog numbers return within weeks while vaccination coverage never reaches protective thresholds.
Guide 5
The CNVR Alternative WARN Funds
Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return in Karachi and Lahore replaces culling with humane, evidence-based population management. UK donors fund this through Karachi street dogs appeal — see why dog culling does not work for the full evidence base.
Guide 6
Why UK Donors Choose WARN — Transparent Partner Grants
WARN is a registered UK Community Interest Company (Company no. 17298990) and is not a charity, so it cannot claim Gift Aid. The donation case is transparent partner-led welfare where support reaches practical field needs. WARN states upfront that gifts fund WARN's 17-country partner network across South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa, Southern Africa and South America programmes through vetted local partners — not WARN-run sanctuaries. Every gift is receipted; give one-off at donate or monthly at monthly giving.