The City of Bulawayo is drafting a policy that will stop the breeding of vicious dogs such as pit bulls.
According to a council health, housing and education committee report, the drafting of a policy on dog breeding was in progress.
“It should be noted that only two dogs are allowed in high-density residential areas, while only four dogs are allowed in low-density areas,” the report read
As part of contingency measures to reduce dog bites, the council has been implementing a tie-up order to put down stray dogs.
The dog tie-up order, which was carried out during the last week of July, saw 79 dogs being put down, and the operation will continue during the last quarter of the year.
Town clerk Christopher Dube said the breeding of vicious dogs was a serious concern.
“Some of these dogs are not properly kept, leading to attacks on humans,” Dube said.
“This has resulted in loss of life.
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“A policy is needed. There is a section of residents who feel that the tie-up order is cruel to dogs.”
There have been reports of vicious dogs attacking and, in some instances, killing people in some parts of the country.
Bulawayo recorded 425 dog bites between January and July and has also recorded cases of rabies, leading to one death.
