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By Alfred Pagepitu
The Gizo Mission Dog Committee is working hard to control the number of stray dogs in the provincial capital.
There have been previous reports of dogs attacking innocent victims, with the latest victim having been hospitalized.
In a prompt response to these reports, the council is looking for ways to eliminate the stray dog population.
Committee chairman Charles Kelly said the committee would explore legal ways to manage the stray dog population in the capital city.
The work will be carried out in accordance with the instructions of the Western Provincial Government and the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry.
“We will wait for advice and instructions from the Pet Control Board and the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (MAL) to properly manage the stray dog population and find the best solution.”
“To control the number of stray dogs, we have dug a pit in the third mile area to bury the dogs that need to be removed.”
He said Governor Billy Vio had advised the commission to take up the exercise immediately due to the worsening situation due to the increasing number of stray dogs.
They hired technical experts and professionals in different fields to help implement the proposed actions.
Honiara veterinarian Dr Joyce Anita briefed the committee and the executive government on the programme to eradicate the dog population.
After considering the above options, the committee decided that using dog bait was the best method.
“We want to control the stray dog population, but we’ll do it in a humane and responsible way,” Mr Kelly explained.
A formal recommendation has been submitted to the MAL Pet Management Committee for approval to carry out dog population management activities.
Gizo residents are asked to remain patient so that they can deal with the issue in an appropriate manner.
“I want to assure the residents of Gizo town and surrounding villages that we take this issue very seriously and are working to resolve it in an appropriate and legal manner.”
The town clerk also called on the public to be careful when taking evening walks to reduce the risk of stray dog attacks.
“We call on the community to work together to stop stray dog attacks so that we can live freely without fear of these animals.”
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