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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.
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.
Elderly Couple Petitions Supreme Court to Remove Dangerous Stray Dog That Attacked 6 People in 3 Months
Nov 08, 2025 09:12 pm CST
An elderly couple has filed a Supreme Court petition seeking removal of an aggressive stray dog that bit six people in their neighborhood within three months. Despite multiple complaints, municipal authorities failed to take permanent action, releasing the dog after temporary capture. The petition highlights how the dog's presence has restricted residents' mobility, especially affecting children and seniors in the Maharana Pratap Bagh area.
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.