Anti-rabies vaccination drive for stray dogs in Tholur panchayat in Thrissur
The initiative, supported by the panchayat's project funds, is being undertaken despite adverse weather conditions as the stray dog population in the area has seen a significant rise, causing concern among residents.
Panchayat president Sreekala Kunjunni stated that the decision was prompted by the increasing reports of stray dogs posing a threat to schoolchildren and the public. As current Central laws prohibit the culling of stray dogs, the vaccination drive is seen as a humane and preventive solution to check rabies.
Stray dogs have been frequently spotted in markets, abandoned buildings, residential areas, roads, schools, and even around places of worship in the panchayat. Incidents of dogs darting across roads, causing accidents, have also been reported.
Under the supervision of veterinary surgeon Ramya, the team covered various wards of the panchayat and administered vaccines to over a hundred stray dogs.
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