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Mumbai Faces Critical Shortage: 90,000 Stray Dogs but Only 8 Shelters as Supreme Court Orders Relocation
Nov 09, 2025 02:28 am CST
Mumbai is grappling with a severe imbalance between its stray dog population and available shelter facilities. With over 90,000 stray dogs but only eight shelters, civic officials face significant challenges implementing the Supreme Court's recent directive to relocate stray canines following sterilization and vaccination. Animal welfare activists argue that mass relocation could disrupt territorial behaviors and worsen the situation, advocating instead for enhanced animal birth control programs as a more sustainable solution.
Supreme Court Orders Removal of Stray Dogs from Public Areas: A Comprehensive Plan to Address Rising Dog Bite Cases
Nov 07, 2025 04:10 pm CST
The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of stray dogs from educational institutions, hospitals, and other public areas within eight weeks in response to increasing dog bite incidents. The comprehensive directive includes relocating dogs to shelters after sterilization, establishing dedicated highway patrol teams for stray cattle removal, and creating designated feeding spaces. This landmark ruling aims to balance public safety concerns with animal welfare measures across India.
Caught on Camera: Young Girl Attacked and Dragged by Stray Dogs in Pune Raises Safety Concerns
Sep 25, 2025 05:06 pm CST
A disturbing incident in Pune's Vadgaonsheri area where a young girl was attacked and dragged by four stray dogs was captured on CCTV. This event adds to growing concerns about stray dog management across Maharashtra, highlighting the tension between public safety and animal welfare as similar incidents increase nationwide, prompting Supreme Court intervention regarding stray dog regulations.