Sri Lanka, Sept. 15 -- Veterinary Alliance for Humane Animal Population Management founder Charith Nanayakkara said that around 30 percent of road accidents in Sri Lanka are caused by dogs.Sri Lanka Business

He added that the country also spends around Rs. 1 billion every year on rabies vaccinations for people who have been bitten by dogs. Speaking at a press conference yesterday (14) Nanayakkara said the animals seen on the roads are not there by their own choice.

In many cases, he said, they result from irresponsible ownership, with people abandoning animals on the streets without regard for social responsibility.

Poor waste disposal also allows stray populations to multiply as animals feed on garbage left along roadsides. He said a ...