stray dog population
BMC Expands Animal Birth Control Program to Manage Mumbai's Stray Dog Population
Nov 17, 2025 11:12 pm CST
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has intensified its Animal Birth Control program across Mumbai, working with eight animal welfare organizations to sterilize and vaccinate stray dogs. Officials are urging citizens to cooperate with volunteers and avoid spreading misinformation that could hinder these efforts to regulate the city's growing stray dog population.
Two-Year-Old Girl Suffers Serious Injuries in Stray Dog Attack in Maharashtra's Thane
Nov 08, 2025 11:27 pm CST
A two-year-old girl was severely injured in a stray dog attack in Thane, Maharashtra, captured on CCTV. Local officials face criticism for failing to control the increasing stray dog population despite numerous complaints, while the Supreme Court has ordered relocation of stray dogs from public areas due to rising bite incidents.
Ujjain Stray Dog Crisis: 11 Attacked in 48 Hours as Public Safety Concerns Mount
Nov 05, 2025 02:12 am CST
Stray dog attacks in Ujjain have reached crisis levels with 11 people bitten in just 48 hours, including victims inside their homes. Official data shows over 20,000 dog bite cases in 2024 alone, primarily affecting children and the elderly, highlighting an urgent public health issue as municipal authorities struggle to implement effective control measures.