Dogs of Georgia, 5th July 2026

Georgia’s tens of thousands of street dogs are practically an unofficial part of the country's social fabric.

Unlike in many nations, most of these "community dogs" are well-fed, vaccinated against rabies, and spayed or neutered through official management programs. Locals and shop owners often look after them, and they are generally very friendly. Walking around the cities, you notice colorful tags in the dogs' ears. A yellow tag means the city has vaccinated and spayed or neutered the dog, making it generally safe to interact with. A turquoise tag indicates locals have identified the dog as exceptionally friendly and docile.