A fresh investigation into Bahrain’s growing ‘stray dogs’ problem could soon be launched, following calls from Muharraq Municipal Council members who revealed that the government spends more than BD200,000 annually on hunting, sheltering and managing stray mutts.
Councillors are concerned, despite good intentions, the efforts may be barking up the wrong tree with ‘little visible improvement on the ground’ when it comes to tackling the desert dogs dilemma.
The financial, administrative and legal committee of the Muharraq Municipal Council has put forward a recommendation to examine existing laws and procedures regulating animal import, ownership and control, amid concerns that current measures have failed to contain the spread of stray dogs across the governorate’s streets and neighbourhoods.
The issue will be reviewed during the council’s meeting tomorrow.
Committee chairman Fadhel Al Oud, who spearheaded the proposal, said the council’s findings show that the current system for managing stray animals is ‘ineffective and financially draining’, urging a comprehensive review of all related regulations and actions.
“We are spending more than BD200,000 every year, yet the problem continues to grow,” said Mr Al Oud.
“This clearly indicates that our current procedures are not delivering the expected results. We must identify where the shortcomings lie and ensure that public funds are used more efficiently.”
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