As the Supreme Court pushes for stricter stray dog management, animal welfare experts warn that India’s weak civic infrastructure, poor waste management and lack of funding could make humane implementation nearly impossible.
Stray dogs are an integral part of India’s urban and rural ecosystem. But the issue of street dog management has sparked significant debate around public safety, animal welfare, and existing infra. While SC’s recent order aims to address some concerns, questions remain about its practical implementation on the ground.
In an interview with TOI, co-founders of Umeed for Animals Foundation, Nikhil Mahesh and Juhi Bhattacharya, explore the key challenges related to infra while focusing on the importance of humane, and practically implementable solutions that balance community needs with the ethical treatment of animals.
In an interview with TOI, co-founders of Umeed for Animals Foundation, Nikhil Mahesh and Juhi Bhattacharya, explore the key challenges related to infra while focusing on the importance of humane, and practically implementable solutions that balance community needs with the ethical treatment of animals.