I WRITE in response to DBKK Mayor’s statement dated 31 May 2022, which has raised more questions than answers regarding the status of animal welfare in KK and the current situation regarding the management of the DBKK dog pound and the humane dog population management. She said and quote:
“The Animal Control Division under the City Environmental Health Department, DBKK has received a total of 617 dog harassment complaints in 2021 and a total of 263 complaints have been received this year, as of 23 May 2022. Among the things complained of were stray dogs chasing, barking or biting the public and this situation caused public concern for their safety.”
Many of the dogs perceived as stray are in fact owned dogs, as irresponsible owners allow their dogs to roam the streets. DBKK should be pursuing and investigating these owners and each complaint to assess the nature and severity of the issue as well as to ensure it is valid and substantiated, and that the parties ma