Let’s protect dogs; they now aid investigations, assist visually impaired persons — Expert
Risk Communications Officer at the Veterinary Services Directorate, Dr Benjamin Sasu, has urged the public to protect, care for and treat dogs responsibly, highlighting their growing importance to society. According to Dr Sasu, dogs have moved beyond their traditional roles as household pets and guard animals and now contribute to areas including criminal investigations, search […]
Dr Benjamin Sasu, Risk Communications Officer at the Veterinary Services Directorate, has urged the public to protect and care for dogs, highlighting their expanding roles in society. According to Dr Sasu, dogs are no longer just household pets or guard animals; they are now involved in criminal investigations, search and rescue, disaster response, and assisting visually impaired individuals.
Their exceptional sense of smell makes them valuable assets to organizations like NACOC and K-9 in investigations. Furthermore, dogs can be trained for specialized tasks in emergencies and security operations, emphasizing that their societal contributions should not be ignored. Dr Sasu urges the public to provide immediate veterinary care for ill or injured dogs and ensure they have safe places to rest.
Executive Director of the Institute of Community Security, Eric Jerry Aidoo, also called for greater protection and responsible treatment of dogs, linking their mistreatment and consumption to security concerns. Aidoo highlighted dogs' ability to detect unusual activities, but stressed that this ability can be compromised when dogs are confined.
He urged the public to support stray, abandoned, or injured dogs by providing food and veterinary assistance, emphasizing that all animals deserve timely care when injured or sick.
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