Stray Dogs
Supreme Court orders stray dogs removed from public places
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India's Supreme Court has directed states to immediately remove stray dogs from public areas such as schools, hospitals, and transport hubs, citing safety concerns amid rising dog bite incidents. The order requires dogs to be sterilized, vaccinated, and housed in designated shelters without release back to original locations. Animal welfare groups and campus communities express alarm over implementation challenges and impacts on animal rights.
In Yacharam village, Telangana, residents endure frequent dog bites while facing charges for allegedly killing stray dogs. Police have recovered 30 carcasses amid claims of up to 100 deaths locally. The incident highlights tensions in stray dog management as the Supreme Court examines related petitions.
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India Karuna Collaborative, a network dedicated to ending animal suffering, has launched awareness programs to promote unified action on animal welfare. The group responds to the Supreme Court's order on stray dogs by advocating humane, science-based solutions like large-scale sterilization. Founders emphasize adoption and government-NGO collaboration to resolve human-animal conflicts.