Gaza's growing pet population stretches scant vet resources


  • World
  • Thursday, 17 Oct 2019

Palestinian woman Talya Thabet teaches a dog obedience commands in the central Gaza Strip October 16 2019. Picture taken October 16 2019. REUTERSMohammed Salem

Palestinian woman Talya Thabet teaches a dog obedience commands in the central Gaza Strip October 16, 2019. Picture taken October 16, 2019. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem

GAZA (Reuters) - Palestinians in Gaza are increasingly turning to domestic pets for emotional comfort from the harsh realities of the economically-depressed enclave but the growing animal population is stretching ill-equipped veterinarian facilities.

Some 130 veterinarians work in Gaza but the lack of animal hospitals means most have to turn to regular medical facilities and even to Israel to help care for ailing pets.

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