Stray dog menace: How to solve the stray dog problem | How to control stray dogs
Stray Dogs in India: A horrifying viral video of stray dogs mauling a 4 year old boy to death inside a housing society in Hyderabad has left people horrified. This is not the first time stray dogs have killed or attacked vulnerable members of society.
Incidents of pets attacking humans have also made headlines many times. Why are there so many stray dogs in India? Who’s fault is it? And what needs to be done to solve the problem? These are….the CORE questions.
India’s population….a whopping 1.4 people on a relatively small piece of land. India is about one-third the size of the US, and yet the second most populous country in the world. The extremely overcrowded conditions and a dense population are just a couple of reasons for the number of strays.
Why are there so many stray dogs in India?
At present, there are over 10 MILLION pet dogs in the country. By this year, the number is expected to shoot to 30 million. Compare this with India’s stray dog population- about 35 million- and it’s easy to see that there is a real problem India has on it’s hands.
How did this happen in the first place?
The problem goes much deeper than just the enormous number of humans and dogs. For starters, India does not have effective systems in place for animal healthcare and control. Consequently, proper steps are not taken to keep pets healthy and strays under control. This lack of proper animal control measures has led to the unchecked breeding of strays, resulting in a massive population explosion.
Moreover, many people abandon their pets or allow them to roam freely, contributing to the stray dog population. This is morally wrong. There are options of surrendering your pet if you cannot take care of it anymore. Consider a shelter or trying to find a good home. However, the issue is not just about the number of strays, but also their behaviour. Stray dogs often form packs and become aggressive, attacking humans and other animals.
These attacks can very well be fatal, as we have seen in the recent horrific incident in Hyderabad. According to the National Crime Records Bureau, there were 4,146 reported cases of dog bites leading to human deaths in India in 2019.
This is a staggering number and highlights the severity of the problem. According to government data, with about 290,000 street dogs, the Indian state of Kerala is not even in the list of top 10 Indian states with the most strays.
In terms of dog bites, Kerala reported about 100,000 cases in just seven months in 2022. The problem isn't new or even recent in Kerala along with other states. Experts state that improper disposal of waste, abandoned pets on the streets and, most importantly, inadequate sterilisation and vaccination of dogs are the primary reasons for the problem routinely gripping the state. So, who is responsible for this situation? Watch the video to know more.
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