(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The public are kindly requested to immediately report any such animals to the following numbers: (06 5311999) or (8003722745) because such animals pose a grave risk to peoples life.
Sharjah: The Environment and Natural Reserves Authority in Sharjah has urged the public to report sighting of any wild stray or dangerous animal at its official website or Twitter account (EPAA_Shj).
Breeding or keeping exotic pets at homes or in farms is strictly banned in Sharjah. — Supplied photo
“The public out of their social responsibility are kindly requested to immediately report any such animals to the following numbers: (06 5311999) or (8003722745) because such animals pose a grave risk to people’s life” said Hana Saif Al Suwaidi chairperson of the authority.
Though breeding or keeping exotic pets at homes or in farms has been strictly banned in the emirate the authority recently received 45 complaints about families still violating the new rule she said.
“All breeders of wild animals were given a grace period of one full month to hand over these dangerous animals but some turn a deaf ear to the decision and hence shall be facing a hefty fine of Dh100000.”
His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah late last November issued decision No 15/2014 whereby breeding or possessing wild animals and reptiles at homes and farms is stringently prohibited.
“Violators will face a hefty fine of Dh100000 and confiscation of the seized wild species which pose a grave risk to the whole society and hamper public interest in the emirate” the decision said.
Shaikh Sultan’s decision followed residents’ complaint on the live programme ‘Al Khat Al Mubasher’ being broadcast every day on the Sharjah Radio and Sharjah TV.
Al Suwaidi said a number of wild animal keepers have approached the department to hand over their species in response to the decision which excludes public and private parks scientific and research centres and universities licensed from the Environment and Natural Reserves Authority in Sharjah.
“Cages with certain specifics have been prepared for the wild animals which serve as quarantine where they would stay for 40 days for intensive treatment and medical care by a specialised team of vets.”
The animals shall then be shifted to local zoos and those abroad where these animals can be safely put under control and their owners no longer have any connection with them she elaborated.
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