Boy injured in stray dog attack

A boy was injured in stray dog attack in Sanabis area, said sources. It is learnt that the child was playing with his friends outside the compound of his home when a group of dogs attacked him.

“The boy suffered nicks and bruises to his left leg and he was immediately rushed to Salmaniya Medical Complex for treatment.” Sources said that many residents have been repeatedly complaining about the stray dog menace in the area, but authorities haven’t been taking any action.

Speaking to Tribune, animal rights activist Fathiya Al Bastaki, who runs Bahrain Stray’s, said that there should be efforts to change the misconception about stray dogs in the minds of many. “The fear in the minds of many must vanish to enhance the image and affection towards stray dogs.”

“There won’t be any stray menace if people think of strays positively. They can easily handle the stray dogs roaming around in their neighbourhoods.