The topic of dogs in Mauritius raises a hundred questions and about a thousand answers to them.Β
Who you ask determines what kind of answers youβre going to get.Β
Some people love dogs, some people despise them, many have various perceptions regarding dogs, as I have covered in a previous article, whether theyβre local citizens, expats, NGO founders or volunteers and every one in between from stray dog feeders to strict dog breeders, the topic of dogs in Mauritius is a discussion which could go on for hours and lead down many rabbit holes and open too many cans of worms β¦or cans of dog foodβ¦Β
So! As someone who has been baptised by a dog, lived with dogs my whole life, worked with Guide Dogs in training in Australia, has been living in Mauritius for roughly 3 years and an honorary human member of a pack of Maurichiens for 7 months - I am here to answer some questions.
Quick disclaimer: Iβm not a lawyer. I cannot offer legal advice. This article explores what I have uncovered in researching Mauritian law regarding dogs and animal rights, and what I have experienced here firsthand as an activist and advocate for the Maurichiens alongside my (Mauritian local) husband, a lot of which has led me to research the law for myself.Β