Zimbabwe: Spike in Unlicensed Dog Breeding in Zimbabwe Threatens Public Safety and Health

Unlicensed dog breeding in Zimbabwe is surging, leading to dangerous dog attacks and public health concerns, as enforcement of breeding regulations remains weak.

As night falls in Zengeza, a suburb of Chitungwiza, 21km south of Harare, packs of large dogs roam the streets. They scavenge at dump-sites and only return to their owners’ yards at dawn.

“We live in constant fear of the dogs because they have become a threat to the community, and the responsible authorities are not taking action,” said…