Receiving information and clarifying the incident of a dog who often took pictures with tourists at Lam Vien Square being brutally beaten, the Economic Department of Da Lat City has issued a written proposal to the People's Committee of Da Lat City on directing the increase Strengthen the management and handling of pet photography business services in the city.
The proposal document published by the Economic Department of Da Lat City on the morning of August 21 noted the situation of spontaneous business services for taking photos with pets that exist in Lam Vien Square, around Xuan Huong Lake, Night Market area.
According to a representative of the Economic Department of Da Lat City, many reports on social networking platforms and press information sites about the above activity have a negative impact on Da Lat's tourism services.
At the same time, regularly check and detect subjects carrying out spontaneous business activities, acts of animal cruelty (if any), acts of letting pets loose, not wearing a muzzle, not keeping a leash, not Some people lead them when they go out to public places, defecate in the open, causing environmental pollution... posing a risk to people's safety and traffic safety. Violations will be strictly handled according to regulations.
The People's Committees of the 2 districts periodically report to the People's Committee of Da Lat City on implementation results before the 15th of every month (integrated into the socio-economic reports of the units) for monitoring and direction.
The People's Committees of wards and communes are required to continue to strengthen information, propaganda, advocacy, guidance and recommendations to households with pets in the area to raise awareness, responsibility and compliance with regulations. Legal regulations in the management of pets (dogs, cats, etc.).
At the same time, it is recommended that people not let pets roam freely in public places, causing danger to people and causing loss of hygiene and urban aesthetics. Continue to strengthen the handling of free-roaming dogs and cats and pet management in the city according to the timely direction of the People's Committee of Da Lat City.
Da Lat Agricultural Center will preside over and coordinate with the People's Committees of wards and communes to catch, hold and handle stray dogs and cats, first in public areas, parks, Lam Vien square, and around Xuan Huong Lake. , Da Lat night market area. The unit is responsible for inspecting, supervising, guiding and urging the inspection, capture and handling of free-roaming dogs and cats by the free-roaming dog and cat handling groups in wards and communes.
Previously, on August 20, a video circulated on social networks recording the scene of an Alaska pet dog being abused and beaten by a man at Lam Vien Square. According to sharing, the dog is often brought here to rent to tourists to take photos.
The image immediately spread rapidly on social networking groups, receiving fierce criticism from the public. Many people believe that the action not only deserves condemnation for animal abuse, but also worsens the image of Da Lat.
A representative of Take Action Vietnam - an animal protection community in Vietnam, said he was present in Da Lat after receiving information about dog violence at the city's tourist attractions.
"They abuse and mistreat animals, overwork and train them, and beat them cruelly," this person said and proposed ending the pet photography business.
The service of taking photos with pets has existed for many years in famous tourist destinations in Da Lat. Service price is about 30,000 - 50,000 VND/time to rent a pet dog to take photos.
This service was condemned after an account posted photos and videos of pet dogs being beaten by their owners because they refused to take photos with tourists. This post attracted thousands of interests and comments calling for a boycott of photography services and protesting animal cruelty.
