Resources
Practical guides for the moments that matter: an injured animal, a cruelty case, a community dog.
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Reporting illegal pet shops and breeders
Pet shops and dog breeders in India must be registered, and they must follow rules on how animals are kept and sold.…
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ABC Rules 2023: what the law says about community dogs
The Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 were notified by the central government in March 2023. They replace the 2001 rules and set…
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Who to call for an animal emergency in India (112, 1962, local groups)
Number For 112 Any emergency where people are in danger, including traffic accidents involving animals 1962 Mobile Veterinary Units, for sick and…
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Injured animal emergency: who to call first (1962, 112)
1. Stay safe. An injured animal may bite out of pain or fear. Approach slowly. Don’t put your face or hands near…
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RWA or society stopping you from feeding dogs: what to do
If your residents’ welfare association or society is stopping you from feeding community dogs, these steps can help. Know the rules Under…
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Feeding community dogs: what the law says
Feeding community dogs is not illegal in India. The rules focus on where and how feeding happens. What the rules say Feeding…
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How to file a police complaint (FIR) for animal cruelty
Cruelty to animals is a crime in India. You can report it to the police, and in serious cases the police must…
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Animal welfare: frequently asked questions
Short answers to common questions about community dogs, cruelty, pets and wildlife, with links to the law.
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Living alongside animals: avoiding and solving conflicts
Practical ways to prevent conflicts with community dogs, monkeys, snakes and birds, and what to do after a bite.
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Feeding community animals: good practice
Where, when and what to feed community dogs, cats, cattle and birds, and how to avoid conflicts.
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Adopting a dog or cat: a practical guide
How to adopt responsibly: where to find animals, preparing your home, first vet visit and the first weeks.
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Animal welfare laws in India, in plain words
What the main animal welfare laws say, who enforces them, and where to read the originals.
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Carnivores in a metropolitan forest island: first spatial capture-recapture estimates reveal high densities of leopards and striped hyenas in Jaipur, India
A study conducted in the Jhalana-Amagarh Conservation Reserve in Jaipur, India, found high densities of leopards and striped hyenas. From May to…
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Stray dog density and residential property prices: a ward-level hedonic analysis from urban India
A study analyzed the relationship between stray dog density and residential property prices in Mumbai and Bengaluru, India. It found a statistically…
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Caring for community dogs in your area
Feeding, vaccination and getting along with neighbours: a practical guide for caregivers.
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What is Animal Birth Control (ABC) and how does it work?
What the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023 say about sterilising, vaccinating and returning community dogs.
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How to report animal cruelty
Cruelty to animals is an offence in India. How to record it and report it to the police.
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Helping an injured animal: staying safe, getting help and moving it
Practical first steps when you find an injured or sick animal on the street.
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Rabies: WHO fact sheet
The World Health Organization’s overview of rabies, how it spreads, and how it is prevented.
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Effectiveness Of a Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding First Aid Management of Dog Bite Among Mothers: A Pre-Experimental Study
A study was conducted in Aliparamba Panchayat Ward-4, Malappuram district, Kerala, to assess and improve mothers’ knowledge about first aid for dog…
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Rabies risk and response in tea-estate health systems in Assam, India: a constructivist grounded theory analysis.
A study in Assam, India, examined how tea estate health systems perceive and respond to rabies risk, particularly among marginalized communities. Through…
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Digital reminder systems for improving adherence to anti-rabies vaccination among animal bite victims: A systematic review
A systematic review assessed the effectiveness of digital reminder systems in improving adherence to anti-rabies vaccinations among animal bite victims. The review…
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Clinical and Sociodemographic Profile of Animal Bite Cases: Prospective Observational Study in Eastern India
A study was conducted in Eastern India focusing on the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of cases involving animal bites. The research aimed…
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Beneath the bark: mapping dog bite patterns and injury severity – a cross-sectional study at rural health training centre Santhpur, Bidar, Karnataka
A study conducted at a rural health training center in Santhpur, Bidar, Karnataka, from February to May 2026, analyzed dog bite incidents…
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Thinning forests and angry elephants: Looking at ‘ethic of solidarity’ to interpret the human–elephant relationship in a transforming forest ecology
The Ajodhya Pahar Hill range in Eastern India has faced significant ecological changes, including deforestation, leading to increased conflicts between humans and…
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Species assemblage rather than forest proximity shapes the cost of human–wildlife conflict in the Garhwal Himalaya, India
Research in the Garhwal Himalaya region of India has found that the composition of animal species involved is more important than the…
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Integrated bite case management within a One Health framework for rabies elimination at the primary care level in Kerala, India: an implementation research protocol using a stepped-wedge cluster randomised design.
A study will be conducted in Kerala, India, to implement Integrated Bite Case Management (IBCM) as part of rabies elimination efforts. The…
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Estimating total human deaths from rabies: A statistical framework leveraging reports of rabies transmission from deceased organ and tissue donors.
A study developed a statistical framework to estimate human deaths from rabies globally, using data from deceased organ donors. It identified rabies…
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From Animal Welfare to Animal Rights: Evaluating India’s Legal Enforcement Through Constitutional Jurisprudence and Comparative Legal Analysis
India’s constitution includes provisions for animal protection, such as Articles 21, 48, 48A, and 51A(g), which outline state responsibilities and citizen duties.…
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Wound-Only versus Weight-Based Rabies Immunoglobulin in Post-Exposure Prophylaxis: A Quasi-Randomized Asessor Blind Non-Inferiority Trial.
A study compared the effectiveness of two rabies immunoglobulin (RIG) administration methods in post-exposure prophylaxis for patients with category III rabies exposure…
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Rabies awareness and knowledge among adults in an urban Indian setting: evidence from Jaipur, India
A study conducted in Jaipur, India, from September 2025 to February 2026 surveyed 349 adults to assess their knowledge about rabies and…
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis as a complementary vaccination strategy to reduce rabies in Kerala, India: a cost-effectiveness modelling study.
A study analyzed the cost-effectiveness of childhood pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for rabies in Kerala, India, from 2026 to 2035. The findings indicated…
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Identifying the causes of human-elephant conflict in the Indo-Bhutan foothill region of Assam
A study in the Indo-Bhutan foothill region of Assam, India, examines the causes of human-elephant conflict due to changes in land use…
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Assessment of human-wildlife conflict through GIS And RS in India
A study is set to evaluate human-wildlife conflict in India using Geographic Information System (GIS) and Remote Sensing (RS) technologies. The assessment…
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Suspected case of rabies in a patient immunized with anti-rabies vaccine
A patient in India showed signs of rabies despite being immunized with the anti-rabies vaccine through pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis. Rabies poses…
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Sociodemographic determinants, wound severity classification and economic impact of animal bites: a cross-sectional study at an anti-rabies clinic in rural Maharashtra, India
A study at an anti-rabies clinic in rural Maharashtra involved 400 new animal bite patients to examine socio-demographic factors and wound severity.…
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Impact of Human–Wildlife Conflict on Agriculture in Assam: Causes, Consequences and Sustainable Management Strategies
Human-wildlife conflict is a significant issue in Assam, affecting agriculture and livelihoods as wildlife increasingly interacts with human settlements. Crop raiding by…
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Human–Wildlife Conflict and Ease of Living: Administrative Efficiency and Grievance Redressal in Environmentally Sensitive Districts in Kerala
The study focuses on Human Wildlife Conflict (HWC) in environmentally sensitive districts of Kerala, presenting it as an issue of governance rather…
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Epidemiological Surveillance of Animal Bite Cases in Tripura, India: A Categorical Association Analysis of ARV Clinic Data
A study conducted from 2018 to 2021 at an Anti-Rabies Vaccination Clinic in Tripura, India, analyzed animal bite cases to understand the…
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Scenario‐based spatial modeling of human–elephant conflict across fragmented forest–agriculture landscapes in eastern India
Human-elephant conflict in eastern India has increased due to agricultural expansion and habitat fragmentation. A study analyzed 138 verified incidents of conflict…
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