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The dog bite cases in Gujarat has grown to epidemic proportions in the last 3-4 months. In fact, in the last two months, there have been over 27,000 dog bites reported and registered all across Gujarat. The state health department concluded that it is seeing over 1000 dog bite cases …

The Resident Welfare association in Chandigarh has proposed to set up a “Cruelty against humans association” where residents of Chandigarh can file official complaints regarding dog bites. The representatives of RWAs have raised the issue with the city MP Kirron Kher and told her that the civic authority has no …

In a recent incident, a stray dog was attacked with acid in Dum Dum. Many animal welfare activists and local celebrities have come forward to condemn the cruel act. The locals have said that they will launch a campaign against such inhuman practices and stronger punishment for the criminals committing …

Recently, an AirAsia India flight from Goa to Delhi had to abort its take-off from the Goa airport as a dog was seen running on the runway. The flight I5778 was about to depart as per its scheduled time of 8.25 am when the Airport Authority’s traffic control spotted the …

The BBMP (Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) is all ready to start a census to estimate the stray dog population in the city. The census to be conducted in September. Interestingly, the last census was done 7 years ago in 2012. It was estimated around 2 lakh in 2012. The civic …

Moving forward, the Chandigarh municipal corporation will not be providing free anti-rabies vaccination for dog bite victims who aren’t from the city. This decision has been taken in compliance with UT administration’s directives. The municipal corporation (MC) of Chandigarh has said that it will charge INR 100 per dose for …

Recently, a 48-year-old woman named Brihaspati Sarkar was mauled by a German shepherd while walking in a park near Biswa Bangla Gate at New Town. She suffered serious injuries on her face and legs and was taken to two hospitals for treatment. What Happened? The woman was walking in the …

Monday started with dog lovers across the globe coming together to celebrate International Dog Day of 2019. Observed on August 26 every year, the day is all about celebrating dogs, different breeds and kinds. Started by the National Dog Day website in 2004 by an animal advocate named Colleen Paige. …

Another dog cruelty incident has come to light from Powai in Mumbai. A stray dog was mercilessly beaten by a watchman at L&T Emerald Isle Complex. The Powai police have booked the watchman after a video of the beating went viral. A resident of the same society complex shot the …