#Egyptian Society for Mercy to Animals
Egypt’s ‘dangerous animals’ law came into effect on 14 June, enforcing new regulations for owning dogs and exotic animals. First drafted on 29 May, the law continues to spark outrage among Egyptian dog owners over its particular ban on certain breeds. Known formally as the Regulation of Ownership of Dangerous Animals and Dogs Law, the new law classifies dangerous animals as “that which causes harm or damage to humans or animals,” as written in Chapter 1, Article 1 of the…