Because of the lack of laws in Lebanon protecting domestic and stray dogs from violence and abuse, it is common to hear about these innocent creatures being wounded and shot dead for different and unacceptable reasons. Such common events can be the result of personal disputes between people involving weapons or by the police who claim to be ‘taking care’ of dog overpopulation. What these people are unaware of is that laws and specialized centers like animal shelters are the humane and civilized solution over violence, abuse and of course weapons. Hoping that the laws proposed at the Parliament will soon be implemented. Read more here.
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