Bushenyi, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Residents of four villages in Kyamuhunga sub-county, Bushenyi district have petitioned the office of the Resident District Commissioner for compensation following an attack by stray dogs. They said that they lost more than 100 domestic animals when stray dogs invaded the villages of Katura, Mashong, …
Read More »Stray dogs maul over 20 residents in Arua
Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Arua district has registered more than 20 cases of animal bites over the last three weeks. The latest victim is a 3-year-old girl from Aroi in Ayivu West, who was bitten by a stray dog on Sunday. The same dog reportedly attacked and injured five other …
Read More »Stray dogs maul 21 goats in Luwero
Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Six stray dogs attacked a farm and mauled 21 goats at Lusanja village in Kikyuusa town council, Luwero district. The incident occurred last evening during a downpour at around 5.00pm. The dead and injured goats belonged to Godfrey Ssekiranda, a resident of the village. …
Read More »First stray dog rescue centre opens in Gulu
Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Gulu City has received its first Dog Rescue Centre thanks to Big Fix Uganda. The Centre that is valued at Shillings 85 million was built with funding from the American People and is found in Pece Acoyo in Pece-Laroo Division South East of Gulu City. …
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