Why poison stray dogs? As an active volunteer with the Cowichan Valley for the SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), I am appalled to hear of the mass poisonings of stray dogs in Karachi. Many of the animals suffer terribly from this cruel way of killing. Please consider alternative methods such as [...]
The News letter to the editor – I
The Pakistan Animal Welfare Society has informed us that "thousands of stray dogs who have long roamed the streets of Karachi may soon be the target of an extensive and cruel campaign to eliminate them." It is said that the authorities will spread capsules of strychnine in the streets. We must protest against this kind [...]
Daily Times letter to the editor
Animal concern Sir: I have been informed by the Pakistan Animal Welfare Society that thousands of stray dogs who roam the streets of Karachi may soon be the target of an extensive and cruel campaign to eliminate them. It is said that the authorities will leave capsules of strychnine on the streets. I must protest [...]
Police shoot leopard dead – Dawn report
!http://photos21.flickr.com/25485197_379de895e2_m.jpg! PESHAWAR, store July 11: Police commandos on Monday shot dead a leopard which reportedly killed six women in northwestern Pakistan, order officials said. They lured the leopard into a forested area with a caged goat and then sprayed the cat with bullets when it fell for the trap, salve said Feroz Shah, a senior [...]
Dawn letter to the editor – II
THIS refers to the Karachi city government's plan to eliminate pye-dogs by laying out poison-filled sweetmeats and meat in every town and union council. This not only poses a threat to pet dogs and cats but also to garbage pickers and beggars. Moreover, it is a cruel way to get rid of pye-dogs. Pakistan has [...]
Dawn letter to the editor – I
WE have been informed by the Pakistan Animal Welfare Society that "thousands of stray dogs who have long roamed the streets of Karachi, medicine Pakistan, discount may soon be the target of an extensive and cruel campaign to eliminate them." It is said that the authorities will spread capsules of strychnine in the streets. We [...]