The Institute of Community Sustainability (ICS) has revealed plans that they are heading to the Supreme Court to enforce Ghana’s laws against the slaughter and consumption of dogs and cats.
On Monday, July 28, ICS said it will ask the apex court to compel the enforcement of Section 303 of the Criminal Offences Act, 1960 (Act 29), as amended by the Criminal Code (Amendment) Act, 1998 (Act 554)
According to the ICS, the consumption of dog and cat meat in Ghana is unlawful and poses serious animal welfare and public health concerns.
They argued that dogs and cats are companion animals and should not be treated as food.
“Companion animals are not food; they are family. Like humans, these animals possess intelligence, emotional capacity, and strong bonds with their households. They deserve legal protection, not exploitation”, the organisation said.
Eric Jerry Aidoo, the Executive Director of ICS, said the legal action seeks to protect both companion animals and the public.
“Dogs and cats have proven to be loyal companions and vital members of our households. The widespread theft and cruel slaughter of these animals must end. We are calling on the highest court of the land to uphold the law and protect both our animals and our public health,” he said.
Meanwhile, some months ago, Eric Jerry Aidoo was reportedly nearly lynched by some locals in the Northern Region during an anti-cat and dog meat campaign.
During a campaign aimed to educate communities on preserving dogs and cats as pets and to highlight the cruelty of killing and consuming them, some locals reportedly found the message offensive and attacked members of the organisation, forcing a temporary suspension of its nationwide sensitisation tour to review security measures.
According to the institution, the campaign is on hold, not cancelled, and reaffirmed its commitment to ending cruelty against pets.
In a statement issued, the Institute of Community Sustainability (ICS) stated, “While we are relieved that Chairman Jerry is safe, the severity of this targeted violence necessitates a pause to ensure the safety of our team and to reassess our security protocols.
”We want to state clearly that the tour is not cancelled. We have only put our activities on hold,” the statement said.
The statement further added, “We will return to the road very soon to continue fighting for our innocent dogs and cats that serve as loyal family members and vital security for households across the country.
“Cats and dogs are family, not food. We will not be silenced by intimidation when the lives of these innocent animals are at stake.
“The ICS is calling on all compassionate citizens to stand with us. We are actively seeking volunteers and advocates to join our upcoming tours in the following regions:
Volta Region
Northern Region
Eastern Region
Greater Accra Region
“Our goal is to educate the public and engage with communities to shift the perspective on the consumption and treatment of this innocent pet. If you are interested in joining our movement or joining our tour, please visit our head office or contact our official line for more information and upcoming schedules.”
Earlier, ICS called for an immediate ban on cat and dog meat consumption in Ghana.
According to the Institute of Community Sustainability (ICS), there are serious public health risks and ethical concerns with the consumption of Dog and Cat meat.
Eric Jerry Aidoo argued that cats and dogs are family companions who deserve protection, not the slaughterhouse.
ICS detailed that consuming cat and dog meat poses a grave threat to human health, noting that unregulated slaughter and handling can transmit diseases such as rabies, trichinellosis, and cholera.
They further called on the Ministry of Health to implement strict measures to totally ban slaughter for human consumption, and also the criminalisation of the trade and sale of cat and dog meat.
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