Abstract:
The article is framed into two main levels. In the first part of the subscription – it deals
with philosophical problem of animal rights and their protection with outline of natural and
science conception and last research of animal intelligence. It takes in brief excursion this
problematic in historical development of legislature and public opinion.
The second part runs problematic of dogs shelters (asylums) in relation to public service,
local government and the whole of society. It takes in especially situation after 1989. It made
much in this problematic and animal rights are perhaps well treated, but praxes is different
off course and it depends on representatives of municipalities how are able to fill valid
regulations and their financial possibilities.
Closing part mentions also briefly condition of this problematic in time of economic crisis
and its impact to shelters.
