MMC chief pitches for scientific methods to manage street dogs
Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy directed officials to ensure that street dog management is carried out in a scientific and humane manner in Hyderabad. Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy instructed officials to expedite pending works after reviewing infrastructure facilities at the animal shelter. Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy visited the Animal Care Centre at Fathullaguda and inspected veterinary services, animal care arrangements, and street dog management activities. Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy held discussions with animal lovers, field-level staff, and representatives of various organisations to seek opinions on operational challenges and animal welfare. Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy emphasised adopting scientific methods and a humane approach, instructing officials to effectively implement sterilisation and vaccination programmes under applicable guidelines, while ensuring dogs are released back to their capture locations. Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy also inspected veterinary facilities, the ultrasound scanning machine, and dog-catching vehicles, directing regular cleaning and maintenance. Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy stressed coordination between the Municipal Veterinary Department, voluntary organisations, animal welfare associations, feeders, and field-level staff.
