ALOR SETAR: The Kedah government is set to draft new guidelines that may prohibit the ownership of aggressive dog breeds as pets in residential areas across the state.
Housing, local government and health committee chairman Mansor Zakaria said the move follows an incident where five people were attacked and bitten by two Rottweilers in Taman Desa Bidara in Kuala Ketil, Baling, on Tuesday (April 1).
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"I met with the dog owner along with other relevant parties, and after discussions, the owner agreed to surrender the dogs to the Veterinary Office for them to be put down.
"These aggressive breeds are not suitable for residential areas. This is already the second case, and this time, five victims were involved – it is a serious matter,” he said in a statement on Thursday (April 3).
He added that he had visited all the victims, who are currently receiving treatment at government and private hospitals.
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They are reported to be in stable condition, with some having undergone surgery because of severe bite wounds.
"They are also traumatised. They hope this case will be resolved properly, which is why we will draft guidelines to prevent such incidents from happening again,” he said.
It was reported that the five were injured after the dogs escaped from their cage.
Meanwhile, Kedah Veterinary Services Department director Dr Shaharul Amar Talib confirmed that both Rottweilers involved in the attack were euthanised on Wednesday (April 2). – Bernama
