Bengaluru’s Medi Agrahara shelter provides food, vaccines and medical care for stray dogs

17 Oct 2026Community Dogs

The Medi Agrahara shelter in Bengaluru provides food, vaccines, and medical care for stray dogs. The facility operates to support animal welfare by ensuring proper health services and nourishment for the animals. Readers can support community dogs by volunteering or donating supplies to local shelters.

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18 Oct 2026News
Bengaluru North City Corporation reviews care at dog shelter
The Animal Husbandry Department of Bengaluru North City Corporation inspected the Medi Agrahara Street Dog Shelter, which houses 500 stray dogs, focusing on health and hygiene standards. During the inspection, they examined food preparation, medical treatment, and kennel conditions. A dog received medical treatment, with staff also recording the body weight of each dog brought in. A senior veterinary doctor emphasized that deworming and anti-rabies vaccinations are administered as per veterinary guidelines, ensuring the welfare of the dogs is prioritized.
24 Oct 2026News
Who let the dogs out? City animal activists flag shelters
Animal activists in Bengaluru have raised concerns over the illegal relocation of stray dogs during Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike sterilization drives across the city. Activists in Bengaluru district, Karnataka, alleged that the civic body and its contracted NGOs are failing to release dogs back to their original territories after surgery. The Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, require that sterilized community dogs be released at the same location where they were captured to avoid territorial disputes. Activists claimed that many dogs have gone missing or were dumped in forest areas, which they stated "directly compromises the welfare of the animals and the safety of the residents." These animal welfare advocates have demanded an investigation into the tracking logs of the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike to ensure compliance with central government regulations.
23 Oct 2026News
Activists flag poor conditions at north Bengaluru dog shelter
Animal welfare activists raised concerns over stray dogs facing poor conditions and prolonged confinement at the Medi Agrahara shelter in north Bengaluru. Animal welfare activist Sujaya Jagadish lodged a complaint, and Yelahanka New Town police registered a case under Section 11(1) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, against Chief Veterinary Officer Dr HK Gangadharaiah and staff member Nitesh. Sujaya stated, “We have been monitoring this shelter since it was constructed.” Activists also alleged that dogs were illegally picked up from educational institutions in the north zone, and that the facility violates Animal Welfare Board of India norms. An inspection report by animal welfare organisations detailed underweight animals, unhygienic conditions, and waste disposal risks. In response, the BNCC denied allegations of starvation and stated that records, medical reports, and CCTV footage would be examined as part of the police investigation.

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28 Jul 2026Official Release
NHAI Intensifies Measures to Prevent Accidents Caused by Stray Animals on National Highways
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.
22 Jul 2026Official Release
Government of India outlines major steps to strengthen veterinary services, expand dairy cooperatives, and manage stray dogs
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.
21 Jul 2026Circular
Strict compliance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court in Suo Motu Writ Petition (Civil) No. 5 of 2025, In Re: City Hounded by Strays, Kids Pay Price, the Standard Operating Procedures issued by the Animal Welfare Board of India dated 27.11.2025 and the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023.
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.

Bengaluru’s Medi Agrahara shelter provides food, vaccines and medical care for stray dogs

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Bengaluru North City Corporation reviews care at dog shelter

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NHAI Intensifies Measures to Prevent Accidents Caused by Stray Animals on National Highways

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