Residents of a posh community in Dubai cannot feed stray cats in the vicinity anymore. The residents in Dubai’s Emirates living, which includes Emirates Hills, The Springs, The Meadows and The Lakes, notified to not leave any food out for stray animals. In the notice, Emaar, the developer also mentioned that those breaking the rules would have to pay a fine of AED500 as per Dubai Municipality guidelines.
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The Notification Also Had A Circular From Dubai Municipality
The warning was announced keeping the best interested and safety of the residents in mind. In the same notification sent by the developer, a circular from Dubai Municipality was also attached. The circular stated “feeding of birds such as crows and pigeons and stray animals such as cats and dogs” was prohibited throughout the city.
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The reminder issued also said that these animals created a hub for pests and diseases. Emaar said in its notice:
“In addition to harming the community’s aesthetics and causing the bad odour, the practice is associated with several other concerns.”
“Stray cats from adjacent areas are attracted to the food, which can result in noisy territorial disputes and fights. The leftover food attracts pests such as rodents and crawling/flying insects, counteracting the various pest control efforts carried out.”
Property Developer Will Also Issue Similar Notices To More than 300,000 Residents Across The City
The residents were informed that the officials were receiving reports of the stray animals showing aggressive behaviour towards children. In a statement, property developer Nakheel said similar notices will be issued to more than 300,000 residents across the city. The residents were quite disheartened after receiving the notification.
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When it comes to stray animals, the UAE has been facing a lot of problems for years. With over 100,000 cats living on the streets in Abu Dhabi and thousands more in Dubai, it’s getting difficult for the officials to manage the strays.
