Russia has allegedly been killing of stray dogs ahead of the world cup. The animals have been slaughtered over recent weeks and months to the build-up to the world cup, which has just started.
This years tournament is being held in Russia, which is why the slaughter of these animals is being carried out by the country. The animals are stray dogs, who have been killed since 2014, according to Care2.
The slaughter of dogs has happened across cities within Russia where the games will be held. Recently there have been hundreds of these animals killed. You can sign the petition against this slaughter on Care2.