Families have been urged to think twice before taking a pet into their lives and warned that they must act with care and consideration for any animal they decide to welcome into their homes.
The long-term commitments and costs involved have also been hammered out in no uncertain terms, not by a concerned charity as is usually the case, but a top police chief.
Police officers are normally the officials called to handle complaints by members of the public over packs of stray dogs causing concern in the community. It’s a thankless task and Hidd Police Station head Colonel Dr Osama Bahar used the airwaves to make his point.
“Raising animals is an ancient tradition in Bahrain dating back centuries,” said Col Dr Bahar, speaking on the Al Aman show on social media.
“It is a beautiful and enjoyable hobby, but people need to be aware of their duties as pet parents.
“In Bahrain and all the GCC countries, the law stipulates the protection of animals from any harm, pain or suffering.
“It also prohibits any form of mistreatment, as it is a fundamental tenet of Islam, which forbids beating or insulting animals,” reminding pet owners in the kingdom to ensure that they know what their responsibilities are.
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