Rav Yisrael Silverstein is the head of the Degel Hatorah faction in Beit Shemesh as well as in charge of the health portfolio in the city. On Tuesday, he called an urgent meeting to address the alarming number of stray dogs in the city, so much so many residents are afraid to walk outside in certain areas.
Apparently the matter of packs of dogs is not new, but a growing one, especially during the nighttime hours and in the city’s industrial area. Residents of the Cheftziba, Slonim, Rama Aleph and Rama Gimmel neighborhoods have complained to the city moked operator on numerous occasions but nothing has changed.
Rav Silverstein met with city veterinary officials and experts from neighboring Matte Yehuda Regional Council as well as the appropriate officials from the Ministry of Agriculture. They spoke of the growing health and safety concerns of residents and the need to find a solution. Following the meeting they got out and toured the areas where the dogs roam. They discussed how to go about apprehending the dogs.
A course of action was decided upon. They explain that one of the reasons the dogs come around is the garbage receptacles are not closed, and they will simultaneously launch a campaign to alert residents to the significance of closing garbage bins and to refrain from leaving trash bags out in the open. Silverstein explained there is no quick magical solution, but they are working on resolving the matter.
(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)
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and what about the jackals? i see them so often late at nites roaming about the streets
That’s right, blame the residents. The problem is not leaving garbage cans open – it’s the inefficiency of the local dog catchers. Residents have called them with sightings of packs of about 7-10 dogs, but by the time the officials get there, the dogs are miles away.
I was in Gimmel Sunday night and I saw 2 coyotes on a residential street – no fear, they just stopped and stared as we drove by. Imagine if a woman was pushing a baby carriage & came upon them – they would rip a baby to shreds in a heartbeat.
And if the garbage dumpsters are emptied more frequently, that may help as well.
Be Careful Dont shoot them Cuz The lefty Will Freek out