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The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation will challenge a stop memo issued against a stray dogs shelter in Kuttichal, Kerala. The civic body decided to contest the order after authorities halted work at the facility. Officials stated that the project is necessary to manage the area’s canine population and comply with animal welfare standards. PFA claimed there are dead dogs and filthy enclosures at the Kuttichal shelter, and a political slugfest over operations occurred. The civic body will approach the appropriate authorities or court to clear the legal hurdles and resume construction.
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Hyderabad plans to build seven new animal care centres for street dogs across its municipal zones following Supreme Court directions. Officials stated that the expansion will increase the city's total to twelve centres, one for each zone. The new facilities aim to address a shortage of shelters for an estimated seven lakh street dogs in the city.
Anti-rabies vaccines and anti-rabies immunoglobulin are unavailable at numerous government hospitals, leaving patients at risk during dog bite emergencies. Anti-rabies vaccines were missing from 126 government hospitals, while rabies immunoglobulin was unavailable at 375 government hospitals. This shortage poses serious health risks to people bitten by stray dogs or other animals, as timely post-exposure treatment is critical to prevent rabies. Authorities are expected to address the shortage and supply stocks to these medical facilities.
Stray dogs have overrun the Community Health Centre in Perinjanam, Thrissur, creating serious safety hazards for patients and visitors while inpatient services remain suspended. Local residents alleged that authorities have ignored the escalating canine menace and demanded urgent government intervention to recruit medical personnel and restore full services. Inpatient care has remained suspended for over a year due to a severe shortage of doctors, leaving the facility without a permanent Medical Superintendent. Administered by the Mathilakam Block Panchayat, the hospital requires a minimum of 11 doctors to operate inpatient wards.
The National Highways Authority of India is stepping up actions to reduce road accidents involving stray animals on national highways. As part of ongoing safety initiatives, four vulnerable locations and three accident black spots in the Chilakaluripet–Vijayawada Section of NH-16 are under continuous monitoring. Regular stray animal removal drives are being conducted across designated sections and bypasses, supported by Incident Management Teams and Route Patrol Vehicles carrying out round-the-clock patrolling. The agency also urges motorists to drive cautiously, adhere to speed limits, and report emergencies using the 24 by 7 national highway emergency helpline.
The Government of India announced on 22 Jul 2026 a set of measures aimed at bolstering veterinary services, widening the reach of dairy cooperatives, and improving the management of stray dogs across the country. The plan includes upgrading veterinary infrastructure, expanding cooperative networks for milk producers, and introducing new programs for stray-dog control and welfare. These ongoing and planned efforts seek to strengthen animal healthcare, accelerate dairy development, and enhance humane stray-dog management nationwide.
The Animal Welfare Board of India issued a circular requiring strict adherence to stray dog management regulations. The notice mandates compliance with Supreme Court of India orders from a 2025 case, the board's standard operating procedures, and the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023. These directions apply to all state governments, union territory administrations, local authorities, and implementing agencies across the country.
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