Turkey's cities, which once promoted systematic slaughter of street dogs, now provide strays with government-sponsored medical evaluations, sterilization and shelter. Indian provinces historically ravaged by rabies, where Shehata trained, have driven down death rates through coordinated campaigns. But leading veterinarians say Egypt's efforts still lack state funding or a legal framework to protect animals, meaning the future of the country's street dogs remains uncertain. ``We will do our best to reach our targets,'' said Hegazi while carrying his next patient, barking and snorting, into the exam room. ``But it'll take a much longer time.''