India (Goa)
Mayor Says Supreme Court Guidelines Are Hindering Full Street Dog Sterilisation
The Mayor of Panaji has said that achieving 100% street dog sterilisation remains difficult because of the way Supreme Court guidelines are implemented alongside community feeding practices. The comments were made during discussions on the city’s ongoing Animal Birth Control programme and highlight continuing debate over how best to balance public safety, animal welfare and long term population management.
India (Bhopal)
Fourth Animal Birth Control Centre To Increase Sterilisation Capacity
Authorities in Bhopal are preparing to open a fourth Animal Birth Control (ABC) centre as part of efforts to increase the city’s sterilisation capacity. Officials say the additional facility will help accelerate sterilisation programmes and respond to continuing concerns over free roaming dog numbers and dog bite cases.
India (Tambaram, Tamil Nadu)
Nearly 90% Of Street Dogs Vaccinated Against Rabies
Tambaram Corporation has announced that almost 90% of the area’s street dog population has now been vaccinated against rabies. The campaign forms part of wider efforts to improve public health while supporting long term humane street dog management through vaccination and sterilisation.
India (Mysuru, Karnataka)
City Expands Animal Birth Control Programme
Mysuru authorities have expanded their Animal Birth Control programme by increasing veterinary capacity to carry out more sterilisations and vaccinations. Officials say the move is intended to strengthen long-term population management and improve the city’s response to free roaming dogs through sustained humane intervention.
Egypt (Aswan)
Large Scale Rabies Vaccination Campaign Continues
Veterinary authorities in Aswan have launched around 100 field campaigns to vaccinate free roaming dogs against rabies. Alongside the vaccination programme, officials are carrying out public awareness work and responding to reports from local residents as part of wider disease prevention efforts.
Egypt (Port Said)
Shelter Transfer Programme For Free Roaming Dogs Continues
Authorities in Port Said say veterinary teams are continuing to capture free roaming dogs and transfer them to designated shelters as part of the city’s animal management programme. Officials say the operations form part of ongoing efforts to manage street dog populations while reducing risks to public health.
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