Dead dogs & filthy enclosures in Kuttichal shelter, claims PFA; political slugfest over ops

20 Oct 2026Community Dogs

Allegations of dead stray dogs and unhygienic conditions have surfaced at an unauthorised animal shelter in Kottoor within the Kuttichal panchayat of Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram. People for Animals (PFA) representatives, after visiting the premises, alleged finding three to four dead dogs with unremoved carcasses in filthy, overcrowded enclosures. Aruvikkara MLA G Stephen claimed the shelter, operated by Nibu Chandran, violated its licence for breeding 50 hybrid dogs by housing over 175 stray dogs, prompting the Kuttichal panchayat to issue a seven-day stop memo for dog relocation. Nibu Chandran refuted neglect, stating the facility, housing around 250 dogs, was established to help the corporation manage its stray dog population but faced inadequate funding, receiving less than Rs 15 lakh while needing Rs 75 per dog against the Rs 50 provided. Triggering a political controversy, Nibu Chandran is seeking an interim stay against the panchayat’s order, while PFA members, who alleged receiving threats, plan to visit the site with police assistance on Tuesday to inspect and feed the dogs.

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