Health Ministry - training of fighting dogs "involves cruel practices, in which animals are tortured and severely abused in addition to the risks for citizens."
The recent death of a seven year old boy in Zahle has triggered a lot of debate about dogs and animal fighting. Minister of Health Abu Faour has urged the public prosecutor to take action in this case. We want to see an investigation into what happened.
At the same time it is important to recognize that such tragedies can be prevented, there is a solution.
Banning animal fighting, regulating establishments that use animals, and promoting responsible guardianship can help minimize or prevent situations such as thing. The solution is the animal protection and welfare law. This law addresses all three issues, and now needs the vote of the Parliament to be enacted.
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