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Stray dogs wary city councillors
08 Mar 2016 at 05:54hrs | Views
Bulawayo City Councillor Thobani Ncube has expressed concerns over the increased number of stray in the city amid fears they were posing danger to the residents who might contract rabies if they happen top be bitten by the animals.
According to latest council minutes Ncube commended the Committee for its efforts in the area of health inspectorate.
He was however still worried about the issue of stray dogs. More effort was required to conscientise residents on the need to observe by laws, keep their dogs under leash and not allow them to roam the streets.
"The shooting of stray dogs should also be prioritized," reads the minutes.
Councillor Silas Chigora concurred and pointed out that of late stray cattle and donkeys had also become a problem in his ward (4) especially in Waterford.
"Residents in out lying suburbs such as Waterford were inconvenienced by various livestock invasions from the Douglasdale area. There was need for stern measures on this issue," reads the minutes.
According to latest council minutes Ncube commended the Committee for its efforts in the area of health inspectorate.
He was however still worried about the issue of stray dogs. More effort was required to conscientise residents on the need to observe by laws, keep their dogs under leash and not allow them to roam the streets.
"The shooting of stray dogs should also be prioritized," reads the minutes.
Councillor Silas Chigora concurred and pointed out that of late stray cattle and donkeys had also become a problem in his ward (4) especially in Waterford.
"Residents in out lying suburbs such as Waterford were inconvenienced by various livestock invasions from the Douglasdale area. There was need for stern measures on this issue," reads the minutes.
Source - Byo24News
