‘Stray dogs will be destroyed’

ANY dogs found wandering the streets of Windhoek will be removed and killed by the City Police from next week Monday.

The Windhoek Municipality says this is the second phase of its campaign to prevent the outbreak of rabies in the city from spiralling out of control. Dog owners are urged to make sure that their dogs stay in their yards.If you take your dog for a walk, make sure that it is on a leash and wearing its licence tag.Thousands of Windhoekers yesterday took their cats and dogs to be vaccinated against rabies at 16 vaccination points set up by the municipality and State Veterinary Service.All animals that were vaccinated were marked with a red paint blotch on their coats to make it easier for officials to see which animals have been vaccinated.Rabies is a fatal viral disease that attacks the brains of all mammal species, including people.It is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals – usually through bite wounds, but any contact with infected saliva is dangerous.Domestic animals become wild and aggressive, while wild animals often appear tame and friendly.Other symptoms are drooling, a staggering gait or paralysis.Rabies is endemic in Namibia, with a high prevalence in the central and northern regions.Dog owners are urged to make sure that their dogs stay in their yards.If you take your dog for a walk, make sure that it is on a leash and wearing its licence tag. Thousands of Windhoekers yesterday took their cats and dogs to be vaccinated against rabies at 16 vaccination points set up by the municipality and State Veterinary Service.All animals that were vaccinated were marked with a red paint blotch on their coats to make it easier for officials to see which animals have been vaccinated.Rabies is a fatal viral disease that attacks the brains of all mammal species, including people.It is transmitted through the saliva of infected animals – usually through bite wounds, but any contact with infected saliva is dangerous.Domestic animals become wild and aggressive, while wild animals often appear tame and friendly.Other symptoms are drooling, a staggering gait or paralysis.Rabies is endemic in Namibia, with a high prevalence in the central and northern regions.