Rabies, rage & rights

Rabies, rage & rights

Over the past few years, Pakistan’s relationship with dogs has visibly evolved. In gated communities and urban enclaves, pet ownership has risen sharply. Social media is full of Labradors on patios, Huskies on driveways, and beagles in shopping carts. On the other hand, public spaces in low- and middle-income areas continue to be shaped by another, more unpredictable reality: the growing presence of stray dogs. Some are watched over by local sho…