This refers to 'Govt tightens 'leash' on dog owners after pit bull attack' (TGE, August 31, 2024). In view of the death of a 7-year-old in Anjuna due to an assault by a foreign breed dog, a pit bull, the directive of the State Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services may seem justified. Yes, pet owners must be accountable for their pets, which includes cleaning up their poop on the streets.
There are a number of strays in cities like Mumbai where unsuspecting passers-by are attacked by these strays. Animal lovers who feed these strays on the streets must be made accountable for these strays. One must understand that human lives are as precious as those of strays.
