ISLAMABAD, JUN 21 (APP/DNA): Civil society members, animal-friendly citizens, activists and animal rights experts on Saturday called for humane treatment towards strayed dogs at stray dog population control center working under Capital Development Authority (CDA), calling it working against the rights of every voiceless.
Speaking at press conference at the National Press Club Islamabad (NPC), participants including Altamush Saeed, renowned actress Mishi Khan,George, Anila, Paresh Khan and others highlighted lack of medical expertise, animal friendly behaviour, training facilities and etc for stray dogs at the center, citing that the negligence might poses risks not only to animal welfare but also to public health, said a press release on Saturday.
They emphasized that the cruelties and inhumane treatment towards stray dog there clealy indicated lack of attention towards animals, demanding the dignity, protection and humane treatment of the city’s stray dogs.
They further called their sruggle not a fight of any specific group, but a joint effort of civil society, citizens, activists, veterinary doctors, lawyers, journalists, students neighbors and other, who believe in compassion and justice.
They also informed that the matter will soon be taken to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) once again, as the court’s previous ruling, as the previous decision still not implemented.
