GCC’s Kannammapettai dog pound a slaughterhouse for strays, say activists

Stray dogs died following animal birth control surgeries at the Kannammapettai dog pound in T Nagar, Chennai, drawing concern from animal welfare activists over post-operative care. Animal lovers alleged that over half a dozen community dogs died, while Greater Chennai Corporation officials stated that two dogs died. Activists circulated graphic photos of dead animals, pointing to inexperienced veterinarians, poor suturing, and blood inside the enclosure. Dog lovers complained that civic staff barred outsiders from entering the pound to monitor recovery. Shravan Krishnan of Besant Memorial Animal Dispensary stated that the civic body stopped external organisations from training workers after October last year. Activists submitted findings to authorities and demanded an inquiry along with independent access. Greater Chennai Corporation commissioner G S Sameeran stated that two dogs died after testing positive for rabies, with brain samples sent to Madras Veterinary College for analysis. Sameeran said, “All ABC centres are equipped with attenders round the clock, and duty doctors give post-operative veterinary care.” He added that experienced veterinarians are deployed and strict action will be taken if deficiencies are found.