The Institute of Community Sustainability (ICS) has announced a temporary suspension of its nationwide sensitisation tour against the consumption of dog and cat meat following a violent attack on its Executive Director, Eric Jerry Aidoo.

According to a report by 3news.com, the news was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.

It noted that the incident occurred in the Northern Region, while he was carrying out advocacy work as part of the organisation's ongoing campaign.

The ICS further described the attack as a serious and targeted act of violence, pointing out that the safety of its team remains a top priority.

“While we are relieved that Chairman Jerry is safe, the severity of this targeted violence necessitates a pause to ensure the safety of our team and to reassess our security protocols.

The organization however clarified that the suspension of the tour is only temporary and not a cancellation of its campaign.

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“We want to state clearly that the tour is not cancelled. We have only put our activities on hold.

“We will return to the road very soon to continue fighting for our innocent dogs and cats that serve as loyal family members and vital security for households across the country.

“Cats and dogs are family, not food. We will not be silenced by intimidation when the lives of these innocent animals are at stake,” the report noted.

ICS as part of its broader advocacy efforts launched a campaign to end the consumption of cats and dogs in Ghana.

It has declared that these animals should be recognised as "vital members of our homes" rather than livestock.

ICS noted that the animals serve two primary roles in the society, providing critical emotional support and companionship to both the elderly and children and acting as security guards.

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