Tag Archives: Stray dogs

The Supreme Court’s August 11, 2025 directive to move all stray dogs in Delhi–NCR into shelters within eight weeks has split the city.   For some, it reads like long‑overdue protection for children and seniors who have faced rising bites and rabies.   For others, it looks like a mass incarceration of …

In an attempt to reduce dog bites and track vaccination records, Chandigarh Municipal Corporation will install AI-powered microchips on stray dogs. The Finance and Contract Committee (F&CC) approved this first-in-the-region project on Monday. Chandigarh, while striving for a clean and green city, faces a complex issue with stray dogs. Though …

Any person who acts in any way to lessen animal suffering is frequently referred to as an animal rights activist. This could be accomplished by taking drastic steps, like organizing protests or sit-ins, or by working with the federal government, and local government agencies to pass laws safeguarding animals. Civic …

The Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation has requested the Animal Husbandry Department (AHD) of the State government to seek assistance in sterilizing stray dogs in Visakhapatnam. While the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation currently operates just one animal shelter in Arilova, the AHD has veterinary clinics located at China Gadili, Gandhigram, Gopalapatnam, …

Bengaluru is all set to launch a comprehensive census of its stray dog population, with the survey scheduled to commence on 11 July and conclude within a span of 14 days, as confirmed by officials from the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP).  This initiative comes as a follow-up to the …

The stray dog issue will soon be addressed through legislation, the Union Minister for Animal Husbandry, Parshottam Rupala, mentioned in a press conference on Tuesday. He also shared the accomplishments and initiatives the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying has taken over the past nine years. He also noted a …

You have a very happy, healthy, and active dog – she enjoys walks, park plays, and even indoor activities, but the whole scenario flips when she sees the leash. You may be wondering about the possibilities of scaring her off or annoying her – but clueless. When no amount of …

The number of dogs in the city has definitely gone up, with the BMC evaluating their current count to be around 2,95,000. For all those chased by packs of hungry street dogs late in the night or encouraged from their night-time slumber by canine hooks or those who are unable …

When you think of dog manners, you may imagine catching a ball or walking on a leash. However, more than 70 percent of the world’s puppies aren’t pets. Instead, they’re free-ranging animals, typically living around people without being part of any human family. So biologists Sreejani Sen Majumder, Ankita Chatterjee, …

Take a walk down the road, and you will see stray dogs wagging their tail. If you have a treat or bread in hand, they will come down wagging their talks and shower you with all the love they have. These are random stray dogs who trust humans to feed …