Explained Dogs and Shelter Economics
Explained Dogs and Shelter Economics As of August 2025, India has been witnessing widespread outrage on the internet over the removal of street dogs in Delhi following a recent Supreme Court order . Facts to Observe: According to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and animal rights activists , the estimated population of street dogs in Delhi is between 800,000 and 1 million. The streets of Delhi are unsafe for both dogs and humans. There have been numerous reported and unreported incidents of human animal conflict. Street dogs are also highly vulnerable to vehicle accidents. A problem common in many other states as well. Dogs have been living alongside humans for centuries. Under the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, framed under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, municipal authorities have a legal duty to capture, sterilize, vaccinate, and release street dogs humanely, while ensuring their welfare. For detailed survey data on public perception of do...