Feeding
Animal welfare organisations feeding street dogs and other animals in India, by state and district, with address and phone number, in our Directory.
Organisations
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Almost 500 spots identified to feed stray dogs in Bengaluru
The five city corporations identified 498 official feeding spots for stray dogs in Bengaluru to balance animal welfare and public safety. Officials said the…
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Bengaluru Central Municipal Corporation identifies 90 official spots for feeding stray dogs
The Bengaluru Central City Corporation has designated 90 official locations for feeding stray dogs across 43 wards. Additional Commissioner (Development) Daljit Kumar stated the…
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Stray lives matter: laws & rights to protect animals in India
Stray animals in India face severe mistreatment, abuse, and neglect, despite having legal protections under the Indian Constitution. The Delhi High Court stated that…
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Controversy erupts at Kerala Veterinary University over stray dog feeding ban
A controversy has arisen at Kerala Veterinary University regarding a ban on feeding stray dogs on campus. The decision has sparked debate among students…
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Now, dog lovers in Kerala can feed strays at ABC centres
Dog lovers in Kerala can now feed stray dogs at Animal Birth Control centres. These centres have been established to support the welfare of…
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Kandivli man booked for sexually abusing dog
An animal feeder, with the help of PETA India and Marmik Animal Welfare Foundation, filed an FIR against a man named Sanjay M Goud…
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Open house: Keeping in view the differing opinions on SC order, how to tackle stray dog menace?
An open house discussion addressed differing opinions about the Supreme Court order on stray dogs and examined potential solutions for managing the stray dog…
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Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation notifies 126 stray dog feeding spots in city
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation has established 126 designated areas throughout the city for feeding stray dogs. This initiative aims to support the local animal…
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900 stray dogs killed in Telangana after Panchayat elections: A shocking blow to animal welfare
Over 900 stray dogs were killed in Telangana after panchayat elections, sparking outrage and FIRs under animal cruelty laws. Animal rights activists alleged that…
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Abandoned, killed, relocated: the hidden cost of India’s stray dog policy push
India’s stray dog policy has led to the abandonment, killing, and relocation of numerous dogs across urban centres including Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi. Animal…
Questions about Feeding
Under Rule 20 of the ABC Rules, 2023, the RWA, apartment owners’ association or local body representative arranges feeding with residents who feed the dogs, and fixes agreed spots and times away from play areas, entrances and staircases.
An Animal Welfare Committee, including the Chief Veterinary Officer, police and local body, settles the dispute. Its decision on feeding spots is final, but can be appealed to the State Animal Welfare Board, under Rule 20 of the ABC Rules, 2023.
Its order of 22 Aug 2025 told municipal bodies to create dedicated feeding spaces in each ward, with notice boards, and said stray dogs must not be fed on the streets. People who do so can face legal action.
AWBI takes applications for Colony Animal Care Taker authorisation and publishes the list of letters issued on its Colony Animal Care Taker page.