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SURIGAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 March) – The City Veterinary Office here has warned pet owners not to let their pets on the loose, saying these will be caught with stiffer penalties imposed.
Dr. Maridel L. Zerda, agriculturist at the Surigao City Veterinary Office, said city officials have strengthened its efforts against the rising number of animal bites in the city.
She said under a new city ordinance, all 54 barangays have to set up rabies prevention and control committees. The new ordinance, she pointed out, requires that pet owners must register their pets at their respective barangay, who will then administer vaccination.
Zerda said her office is still conducting an orientation of the new ordinance in different villages, which is scheduled to conclude in the first week of April.
She said they also intend to train barangay tanods as dog catchers.[]
“Stray dogs that will be caught will be brought to the barangay for two days.[] Share this story Send Feedback Submit Fact Check
