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Students of Karewadidhar school were made aware about rabies
Stray dogs awareness programmes and rabies prevention education were conducted for students at the Government Primary School in Karewadidhar, Junga tehsil. The Animal Husbandry Department organized the session to mark World Rabies Day and World Animal…
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The New Indian ExpressWhat Kochi’s wildlife sightings tell us about a changing ecology
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The Sentinel – of this Land, for its PeopleFour Men Arrested in Guwahati for Alleged Cattle Theft Captured on CCTV
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Hindustan TimesCattle smuggling tip leads to chase; man wanted since 2018 killed on Nuh border: Police | Hindustan Times
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Stray Dog Menace: Child Attacked in Bharuch Village; CCTV Footage Emerges
From the Library
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PIBNHAI Releases Document on ‘Wildlife Mitigation Measures & Structures’ Highlighting Strengthened Wildlife Conservation Measures Along National Highways
India’s National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) issued a document titled “Wildlife Mitigation Measures & Structures.” The paper outlines new and reinforced measures intended to protect wildlife along the country’s…
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Gazette of IndiaThe Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Control and Supervision of Experiment, Breeding and Trading of Laboratory Animals Rules, 2026
On October 7, 2026, India’s Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying issued updated regulations concerning laboratory animals. These new rules establish official procedures for supervising and controlling the breeding,…
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Animal Welfare Board of IndiaRequest to stop illegal transportation and slaughtering of animals, and promotion of humane treatment of animals – dated 05.10.2026
On October 5, 2026, the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a directive. The board requested an end to unlawful animal transport and butchery, while urging better care for animals.
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Animal Welfare Board of IndiaObservance of World Animal Day on 4th October, 2026
The Animal Welfare Board of India released a circular on 2 October 2026 announcing that World Animal Day will be observed on 4 October 2026. The notice does not provide…
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Animal Welfare Board of IndiaRenewal of Recognition granted by the Animal Welfare Board of India – Final Opportunity
On 28 September 2026 the Animal Welfare Board of India issued a notice titled “Renewal of Recognition granted by the Animal Welfare Board of India – Final Opportunity.” The notice…
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How to file a police complaint (FIR) for animal cruelty
Cruelty to animals is a crime in India. You can report it to the police, and in serious cases the police must register an…
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Feeding community dogs: what the law says
Feeding community dogs is not illegal in India. The rules focus on where and how feeding happens. What the rules say Feeding responsibly If…
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RWA or society stopping you from feeding dogs: what to do
If your residents’ welfare association or society is stopping you from feeding community dogs, these steps can help. Know the rules Under the Animal…
Take action
Animal Writes began with people writing to the Supreme Court. Here is how to take part now.
- Join a campaignLetters, petitions and days of action, with everything you need to take part.
- Volunteer with Animal WritesCoordinate in your city, write, design, or help with legal work.
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Animal Writes 1.0
In November 2025, people across India wrote by hand to the Supreme Court for the country’s community dogs, and on 29 November walked to their post offices to send the letters.
- 2.5 lakhletters delivered to the Supreme Court, by the campaign’s count
- 10,000+citizens committed
- 100+cities
- 100+volunteer coordinators
- Campaign launched
- 10,000 citizens committed across 50+ cities
- National day of action at post offices
- Letters delivered to the Supreme Court
