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...
With the bad news filling up our lives, this touching story of a loyal dog that guards its owner in the cold mountains of Himachal Pradesh reminds us of unconditional love. A videotape from Chamba district went viral when it showed how a loyal dog guards its owner for four days after death, enduring freezing temperatures, hunger, and fear. The dog, which was greatly shaking, would not abandon its owner...
The launch of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train has reignited discussions on pet-friendly travel after a viral video showcased its new pet facility. Social media reactions remain divided, with some calling it a positive step for animal welfare, while others question the comfort of pets inside the enclosure. The viral clip, uploaded by a travel content producer, gave a preview of what has been dubbed the train’s pet box, a...
The Tamil Nadu state Chief Minister, Mr M.K. Stalin, has virtually opened a Special Veterinary Complex in Ranipet. This has been a great move towards animal welfare services, especially concerning community dogs. The plant is the first of its kind in the state, where they raise and breed community dogs. A Major Boost for Animal Welfare in Ranipet The newly launched Special Veterinary Complex in Ranipet aims to strengthen sterilization,...
Ahmedabad: Nearly a year after making pet dog registration mandatory, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is set to take strict action against non-compliant pet owners. With registration numbers far below expectations, AMC is finalizing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that includes heavy fines and even possible imprisonment for repeat offenders. Despite multiple deadline extensions and fee revisions, compliance remains poor. Of an estimated 50,000 pet dogs in the city, only...