A mistreated dog filmed by activists in Bhamdoun-Mhatta. Screenshot
Despite the adoption of an animal protection law in 2018, crimes against animals remain widespread in Lebanon. Just 10 days ago, new acts of cruelty against stray dogs were reported, sparking outrage among animal rights advocates.The first incident occurred in Ashkout, Kesrouan, where an unidentified individual shot three female dogs and their litters, killing two of them along with several puppies. Two days later, in Bhamdoun-Mhatta, Aley district, around 10 dogs were poisoned with Lannate, a pesticide that causes a slow and painful death and also poses a risk to humans. Read more Poisoning of Aley dogs highlights weak animal welfare protections Longtime animal rights advocate Ghina Nahfawi was alerted to both incidents by witnesses who had attempted to save the injured dogs in Ashkout. Alexandre Rizk, the mayor of Ashkout,...
Despite the adoption of an animal protection law in 2018, crimes against animals remain widespread in Lebanon. Just 10 days ago, new acts of cruelty against stray dogs were reported, sparking outrage among animal rights advocates.The first incident occurred in Ashkout, Kesrouan, where an unidentified individual shot three female dogs and their litters, killing two of them along with several puppies. Two days later, in Bhamdoun-Mhatta, Aley district, around 10 dogs were poisoned with Lannate, a pesticide that causes a slow and painful death and also poses a risk to humans. Read more Poisoning of Aley dogs highlights weak animal welfare protections Longtime animal rights advocate Ghina Nahfawi was alerted to both incidents by witnesses who had attempted to save the injured dogs in Ashkout. Alexandre Rizk, the mayor of Ashkout,...