Rusape Town Council will in September launch an operation to rid the town of stray dogs which have become a menace to residents.
The dog tie-up order will run from September onwards with the local authority warning dog owners that any dogs found roaming around will be shot. Reads the notice:
RE: RUSAPE TOWN COUNCIL STRAY DOGS SHOOTING TIE-UP ORDER TWO WEEKS PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that Rusape Town Council will impose a stray dog shooting tie-up order in our area of jurisdiction beginning from the 14th of September 2022 onwards.
This exercise is in response to various complaints from residents as well as an increase in the number of stray dog bites as noted by our Rapid Diseases Notification System, as well as reported by our Urban Health Centres. Furthermore, under the Animal Health Act, Rabies Regulations 1966 amended 1986, in conjunction with Rusape Town Council (Stray Animals By-laws of 2013) and as read with section 83(1) Part X of Urban Councils Act (Chapter 29:15). No owner shall allow his/her domestic pet to roam without restraint beyond the limits of his/her property and every owner of a pet shall ensure that his/her property is securely fenced and gated to keep their pet(s) within the limits of their property.
Dog owners must have a valid vaccination certificate. If the dog is not vaccinated the owner will be fined in line with the current budget rates.
Your cooperation on the above matter is greatly appreciated.