Town Council sets two for week stray dogs elimination sensitization program

The Kabompo Town Council has dedicated two weeks to sensitize the public on the pending exercise of eliminating stray dogs that roam aimlessly and terrorise residents in the district.

Council Public Health Inspector, Sally Matebele said after the sensitisation exercise, the local authority will start eliminating stray dogs from the streets of Kabompo because they have become a menace and a threat to the community.

Ms Matebele told ZANIS in an interview that the council is advising residents to consider keeping a minimum of at least two dogs per household as many stray dogs come from homes where the population of pets is more than two.

She said dog owners should ensure their pets are well taken care of to detour them from roaming the streets as stipulated by the new local government statutory Instrument (SI) number 10 which requires citizens to ensure a clean environment by taking care of their animals or pets.

Meanwhile, a resident Gift Kambau has commended the local authority for the move, saying it will help reduce the number of stray dogs which pose a danger to many.

Mr. Kambau said it is becoming risky to walk at night for fear of being attacked by the stray dogs.

During the recently held Kabompo District Development Coordinating Committee it was revealed that the district hospital and the police received about two to three dog bite cases every month in the last quarter a situation which the veterinary department termed as alarming and needed quick action.