Why stray dogs should be killed

India has more than 30 million stray dogs with more than 20, people dying of rabies every year. There are many issues relating to the nuisance caused from stray dogs in India such as the dogs chase the vehicles and which sometimes leads to accidents; when the stray dogs come across other pet dogs during walking the stray dogs tends to bark at those pet dogs which is followed by rest of the dogs in the street causing a disturbance in the residential areas; when she-dog is given birth to her puppies at that time she does not allow anyone near her puppies, at this time she will be protective and ferocious.

On the other hand, there is a lot of violence against the dog such as during Diwali crackers are tied to the tail of dogs seeking fun from their response dogs are sensitive than that of human beings. In the population of dogs are estimated to be 2 lakhs. In , according to BBMP survey, there were 3,09, dogs.

It is important for BBMP to keep track of a population of stray dogs. The census shows out of 3. The city-wide survey shows that there are 3. One of the main reasons for an increase in the population of stray dogs is that the drainage systems not properly maintained. Dogs are social animals just like human beings.

They tend to be in the company of human beings. Therefore, they are found more where the human population are more.

When the drains from the butcher shops and other wastes from any shops near the drainage or sewage are not disposed of in a proper manner. The stray dogs tend to depend on these wastes for their foods. Because of this bad maintenance of the drainage system, the stray dog population increases. The local authorities lack their responsibility in controlling the unnecessary breeding also adding upon the careless attitude of owners of the dog who let go their dog as they are not able to take care of their pets.

These guidelines are to be followed in the jurisdiction BBMP. WHO and the World Society for the Protection of Animals now called World Animal Protection , collaborated on the publication of Guidelines for Dog Population Management, which proposed a long-term method for the control of stray-dog populations by means of a methodical sterilisation programme.

That is because cruel mass-killing methods such as strychnine poisoning and electrocution, previously used by many municipalities in India, did not work. Dogs that evaded these measures, lead to increasing population. After the implementation of Animal Birth control dogs Rule , there are methods prescribed to kill the animals.

Some of them are:. Rule 5 b — authorise the veterinary doctor to decide on a case to case basis the need to put to sleep critically ill or fatally injured or rabid dogs in a painless method by using sodium pentathol. Any other method is strictly prohibited;. Rule 9 — Euthanasia of Street Dogs—Incurably ill and mortally wounded dogs as diagnosed by a qualified veterinarian appointed by the committee shall be euthanised during specified hours in a humane manner by administering sodium pentathol for adult dogs and Thiopental Introperitoneal for puppies.

No dog shall be euthanised in the presence of another dog. Rule 10 4 - If the dog is found to have a high probability of having rabies it would be isolated till it dies a natural death. Death normally occurs within 10 days of contracting rabies. Failure to do so will attract fine on Rs.

An owner who fails to discharge their responsibility will be penalised with a fine of Rs. People for the Elimination of stray troubles and others Vs.

Findings by Dr S. Radhakrishnan, J. But they give discretion to Municipal Commission to kill stray dogs. This discretion is not absolute power to destroy stray dogs. Then, the central legislative scheme will prevail over the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act. In this scenario, the judge adopted Harmonious Construction to interpret as to whether the Mumbai Municipal Corporation Act or Central Legislative scheme can co-exist.

I'm in!!! I know there used to be culling of stray dogs to reduce the disease, accidents and nuisance they caused in my younger days. Ever since that has been banned due to the court order which was initiated by PETA, there are so many strays roaming on roads, breeding past anyones control, defecating in public places, causing a nuisance in public places and parks, and having all kinds of skin, open wounds with maggots and emaciated pups.

How is keeping them on the roads as strays in this condition ethical and humane? Clearly PETA nor the other organisations have no funds to catch, and sterilise all strays, nor impound them. What about the disease and mange they carry around, not to mention the accidents caused by them crossing roads. PETA has to think before applying practices of ethics in india, that there is an alternate solution, and not just wash their hands of it and let someone else deal with this problem.

There are not left out on roads as strays again. The purpose is to reduce strays and with it, the other problems they cause. A concerned citizen, Lloyd Simoes. Sometimes we hard pedestrian get afraid because of dog bite. But sometimes we hear night time dog barks beside my house or beside road when they see unknown peoples are on the road then atleast nearby area people can alert because night time a group of stray dogs are there so bad people like thieves get afraid they know the area group of stray dogs are there.

They feed stray dogs, often take responsibility for sterilising and vaccinating them, and protect them from scared mobs. They are supported by animal welfare groups, as well as the law of the land. Killing of dogs is illegal and street dogs cannot be beaten, killed or displaced; they can only be sterilised as per the Animal Birth Control ABC Rules, , vaccinated, and returned to their original locations.

As per law, only rabies afflicted, incurably ill or mortally wounded dogs can be culled. The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, , makes cruelty to animals punishable with fine that may extend to imprisonment. Given that the fine is a mere Rs 50, it hardly seems a deterrent. The Supreme Court in its various orders has asked states to refrain from killing stray dogs and abide by the law and the rules.

The Animal Birth Control Dogs Rules, require local authorities to establish dog pounds, have enough vans with one driver and two trained dog catchers for the capture and transportation of street dogs, ambulances and incinerators for disposal of carcasses.

The Animal Welfare Board of India is the statutory advisory body on animal welfare laws and is also tasked with ensuring that rules are followed as well as to provide grants to animal welfare organisations. A stop-gap solution Feeding stray dogs is one way to ensure that the animals do not turn into scavengers that roam around in packs that are dangerous to humans and other animals.

But feeding stray dogs comes with its share of problems, as the Gurugram couple realised. Sonya Ghosh, who identifies feeding sites across the capital on behalf of AWBI, says that the feeding sites, depending on the number of stray dogs in the area, are supposed to be in the corners of the back lanes to ensure minimal inconvenience to people and to reduce contact with the dogs.

The guidelines emphasise that stray dogs are territorial and so should not be herded to one point. The effort should instead be to identify different points in each territory. Identifying feeding spots is itself a contentious issue. Animal activist Gauri Maulekhi says: "There is growing intolerance among certain RWAs to not allow any kind of feeding of street animals, which can be done in a safe manner.

Things became so fraught that the matter was taken to the Delhi High Court, which then asked the Animal Welfare Board of India to intervene. Feeding the dogs takes care of only a part of the problem. Research: Rajesh Sharma Lead video courtesy: varunmakhija14 on Twitter. Read 0 Comment post a comment. Continue without login. Login from existing account Facebook Google Email.