With the Olympics starting, many of those living in Sochi, Russia are concerned with the stray dog population in the area. Sochi is known for a large number of stray dogs roaming around the city streets. 
Russian city authorities are poisoning stray dogs. Many people walking on the streets have witnessed a handful of dogs dying in front of them through the use of poison.
LSU major in national resource ecology David Mahoney says this is a long-term problem.
Many people have taken matter into their own hands by building dog shelters. Unfortunately, these dog shelters aren’t permanent. Dog shelters are pleading with the Russian government for a government finance sterilization program and better laws to protect animals in Russia.
“It’s poor planning on their part,” said Mahoney, “It’s a terrible way they’re going about this. There are so many more humane ways to do this.”