The authorities are looking to help tackle the stray dog crisis by cracking down on back street breeding and the importation of puppies.
Muharraq Municipal Council unanimously approved new restrictions yesterday aimed at curtailing the practices, as cute creatures grow up to be time-consuming and expensive pets.
The decision follows mounting frustration among councillors over what they describe as ‘worsening conditions on the ground’ despite the government’s annual spending of more than BD200,000 on capturing and sheltering stray animals.
