The Institute of Community Sustainability (ICS) has dismissed a growing belief that consuming dog meat, particularly a dog’s head, can cure heartbreak or divorce.
In a statement dated May 4, 2026, the organisation described the practice as harmful, unscientific and deceptive, and urged religious leaders to discourage it.
ICS said recent community outreach in Accra revealed that some women consume dog heads in the belief that it strengthens the heart against emotional pain and infidelity.
Executive Director Eric Jerry Aidoo said heartbreak is a psychological and emotional issue that should be addressed through counselling and support, not through the consumption of animals. He warned that the practice amounts to a superstition that exploits vulnerable people.
The organisation also cautioned pastors, prophets and other spiritual leaders against encouraging the act, saying they should instead provide proper emotional and marital support to those dealing with relationship challenges.
ICS further raised public health concerns, noting that the consumption of dogs and cats can pose serious health risks, including the spread of zoonotic diseases.
The group has since launched an advocacy campaign to the Volta Region to educate the public, empower women with emotional resilience tools, and challenge myths linking animal cruelty to spiritual protection.
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