The pet problem in social establishments has come back to the limelight as a major controversy after a watchdog report on dog policy, following the famous pub chain Wetherspoon. It is not a secret that Wetherspoon has regulations about the dogs in their premises, in spite of the fact that it serves cheap food and drinks and has a casual atmosphere. Criticism in recent years shows that the policy may...
In an inspiring drone dog rescue story, a lost foster puppy was reunited with her family after more than two weeks alone in freezing winter weather. The story of the dramatic saving tells about the northwest suburbs of Chicago and reminds us strongly that miracles might occur once there is persistence, not to mention the use of the right instrument. The nine-month-old Lola disappeared on January 18 when her foster...
Police dogs act as real heroes, risking their lives to protect others and support law enforcement. PD Finn Law highlights how police dogs act as real heroes, risking their lives to protect others and support law enforcement, as shown by PD Finn’s severe injuries in the line of duty. His story led to the introduction of Finn’s Law, which aims to provide stronger legal protection for service animals. However, years...
Despite growing concern over dog attacks in the city, the proposed online pet registration system in Tiruchirapalli has not yet been implemented. The initiative, launched by the Tiruchi Corporation to regulate pet ownership and monitor domestic animals, especially dogs, remains pending. Meanwhile, several dog bite incidents have been reported in recent months. In one case, a six-year-old boy was attacked by a pet dog while playing outside his home in...
The Gujarat government has made a big move towards dealing with the rising number of stray dogs by declaring that it will set up dog sterilization centers in the state. The project is going to be undertaken in accordance with the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, which concentrate on humane and scientific population control of stray dogs in cities. Background: Why the Move Was Needed The Animal Birth Control Rules,...
Any pet owner dealing with a Ring camera lost dog situation finds the experience stressful and emotional. Visiting the streets, distributing flyers, and publishing on social media is usually overwhelming and uncertain. To make this process more efficient, Ring has developed the lost dog tracking feature that enables even individuals who have no Ring devices to participate in the process of locating missing pets. Ring will introduce the update in...
The dog show of the Madras Canine Club in Chennai was the most delightful event, full of splendour and culmination, celebrating the companionship and breed traits that delighted dog lovers, breeders, families, and animal lovers alike. One of India’s oldest and most respected canine organizations hosted the event, offering an eye-opening showcase of the dogs’ beauty, discipline, diversity, and the deep love people have for their four-legged companions. The ending...
India has made a great stride in solving one of its long-term social health problems, rabies, due to dog bites. During one of the latest Supreme Court hearings, the Central government assured the court that it is already on track to achieve the total eradication of rabies caused by dog bites by 2030 under an all-inclusive National Action Plan. Rabies is a deadly but avoidable illness, and India records a...
The stray dog controversy in India has been put into the national limelight yet again, with a vehement attack on the State governments by the Supreme Court of India on their efforts to control the increasing number of stray dogs. The Court referred to the promises made by states as casting castles in the air, and it was quite plain that a promise on paper was of very little value...
The stray dog problem is a public health issue that is encountered in India because the population of stray or community dogs in the streets is almost 60 million. Dog bites, rabies fear, and the increased urbanization have fueled controversies in the entire country. Through the outcry of the people and their emotional responses, a very vital question emerges: Can India find a humanistic solution to the stray dogs? The...