Bulawayo Councillors Push for Pit Bull Ban as Dog Attacks Surge

Calls to ban pit bulls rise

MORE people are joining the growing calls for the total ban of dangerous dog breeds in the country, including pit bulls. In... To access this post, you must purchase a subscription. Please click the button below to visit our subscriptions page to select a package. Subscriptions

Bulawayo councillors push for Pit Bull ban as dog attacks surge

The issue came under scrutiny during a recent meeting of the Health, Housing and Education Committee, where councillors warned that public safety was at risk and existing dog control by-laws were no longer sufficient. The debate was sparked by a disturbing incident in Ward 19, where a stray dog bit five people before fleeing into nearby Robert Sinyoka Village. The city’s health department confirmed the victims had received anti-rabies treatment,…

Bulawayo councillors push for Pit Bull ban as dog attacks surge - Zimbabwe Situation

Source: Bulawayo councillors push for Pit Bull ban as dog attacks surge – CITEZW A proposal to ban vicious dog breeds, including Pit Bulls, is gaining momentum among Bulawayo councillors amid rising concern over dog attacks and the growing population of stray animals. The issue came under scrutiny during a recent meeting of the Health, Housing and Education Committee, where councillors warned that public safety was at risk and existing dog cont…