Reading the GDN report on three huskies left exposed to Bahrain’s summer heat was both shocking and angering.
These dogs never asked to be brought to this climate. To abandon them without shelter, water or care in temperatures that can be fatal is indefensible. It reflects a growing problem: pets being treated as disposable accessories instead of living beings with needs.
Our community is full of compassionate people who rescue, foster and donate to help strays. Yet charities and volunteers cannot be expected to manage the consequences of irresponsible ownership alone.
What we need now is prevention. Bahrain should introduce mandatory pet registration and microchipping, so owners can be identified when animals are dumped. We also need clear laws with real penalties for abandonment and cruelty, plus stricter oversight of breeders and sellers. Public awareness campaigns in schools and on social media must teach that pet ownership is a long-term commitment, not a passing trend.
The suffering of these three huskies should not be in vain. Let it push us to create stronger protections so no animal in Bahrain has to endure this again.
Gomes D’Souza
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