{"id":3578,"date":"2025-08-20T06:00:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T03:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/kuwait\/?p=3578"},"modified":"2025-08-20T06:19:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-20T03:19:39","slug":"kuwaits-epa-announced-that-feeding-stray-animals-in-public-spaces-is-a-violation-punishable-by-a-fine-of-up-to-kd-500","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/kuwait\/en\/announcements\/kuwaits-epa-announced-that-feeding-stray-animals-in-public-spaces-is-a-violation-punishable-by-a-fine-of-up-to-kd-500\/","title":{"rendered":"EPA: Feeding Strays in Public Can Cost Up to KD 500 Fine"},"content":{"rendered":"
Kuwait’s Environmental Public Authority (EPA) recently made headlines with a significant announcement regarding public spaces. It declared that providing food to stray animals in these areas is considered a violation, carrying a hefty fine of up to five hundred Kuwaiti Dinars. This move aims to address various concerns related to urban cleanliness and public health.<\/p>\n
The Environmental Public Authority in Kuwait officially announced a new regulation targeting the feeding of stray animals within public areas. This directive specifies that individuals caught providing food to cats, dogs, or other wandering creatures in parks, streets, or other communal spaces will face penalties. The decision underscores the authority’s commitment to maintaining environmental standards and ensuring the well-being of both residents and the urban ecosystem.<\/p>\n
Several factors contributed to the EPA’s decision to implement this new rule. Primarily, the authority cited concerns over public health and hygiene, as uncontrolled feeding creates unsanitary conditions which could lead to the spreading of diseases. Furthermore, the accumulation of food waste often attracts pests and contributes to litter, detracting from the aesthetic appeal and cleanliness of public amenities. The measure also aims to encourage more responsible animal welfare practices, suggesting that proper care for animals should occur in controlled environments rather than through indiscriminate feeding in public.<\/p>\n
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