People feeding stray dogs in residential areas and freeing them from cages could face hefty fines in the Northern Governorate, councillors warned yesterday.
Allocating specific locations for feeding stations away from homes and neighbourhoods could temporarily ease the tension as the government commences with a shelter plan.
Animal activists have been urged to support the initiative rather than working against the authorities.
Northern Municipal Council members yesterday once again called for tougher action on the dog food spreaders, as council chairman Ahmed Al Kooheji demanded strict implementation of the 2019 National Cleanliness Law.
“People who leave food for stray animals in residential areas must be fined along with those who free captured dogs from cages,” said Mr Al Kooheji during a meeting held yesterday with representatives from the Interior Ministry, catch, neuter and release operators Black Gold Company, councillors and animal protection societies.
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