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New Indian Express
a day ago
- General
- New Indian Express
"Even if dogs don't bite, animal lovers will if BBMP fails to implement its feeding initiative"
What will stray dogs be fed? Chicken and rice. Dogs are primarily carnivores. Chicken parts (except the intestine), like the legs, head, neck, chicken skin, liver, gizzard, will be cooked with rice and turmeric, and fed. Compared to other meat options, chicken is the cheapest, which makes it the most feasible. Given the track record of local bodies like BBMP, do you think the animals will get chicken, or will the project be mismanaged? BBMP, during the two pandemic lockdowns, undertook feeding of stray animals successfully. I had the money released. We ensured hygiene of the cooked food, and BBMP distributed it. So this is not the first time BBMP is taking up feeding of strays. This is, however, the first time in India that a municipal organisation has undertaken an initiative for strays under a constitutional obligation (compassion). Animal activists will keep watch, ensuring strays are fed without any compromise in content and quality. There is a safety concern about the rising number of stray dogs, and difficulty for pedestrians and two-wheeler riders. How do we control that? India is a member of the World Health Organisation (WHO) which clearly deems the killing of dogs an effective solution to control stray population. Earlier, BBMP would euthanise dogs and dump the bodies in Devanahalli. This was extremely inhumane. ABC Rules, 2023, ensure the agenda remains animal birth control, not animal elimination. It is implemented well in Bengaluru, but is a big zero in other states. What is the stray dog population in Bengaluru now? What was it like a decade ago? As per the census, the stray dog population in Bengaluru is within 3lakh now, and was around 2.4lakh a decade ago. Growth has been healthy due to activists. Bengaluru has a very scientific monitoring system. What about aggressive species like Pitbulls and Rottweilers? Should there be any regulation? The Animal Welfare Board of India came out with a list of aggressive species in 2024. It was contested by the Karnataka High Court, and withdrawn in Karnataka. No animals are inherently aggressive. It depends on how we treat them. This brings us to the Wildlife Protection Act (Amendment) 2023, particularly Chapter 5B, which incorporates the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), the global agreement on endangered species trade. While native species like the Bengal Tiger can't be kept as pets in India, under CITES, one can legally import exotic species with permission from the Chief Wildlife Warden, but only for personal pet use. Behavioural issues in pets are influenced by treatment. Mistreatment — like constant confinement or abuse — leads to aggression. The Karnataka HC quashed the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) circular declaring certain breeds as aggressive in the Solomon vs AWBI case, as it lacked factual basis. Instead of targeting behaviour, AWBI should focus on habitat compatibility. For example, exotic species like penguins were once kept in cities like Chennai and Mumbai, despite being suited for sub-zero climates. This is a clear case of cruelty. Similarly, Huskies, native to colder regions, are being kept in hot Indian cities, which can harm their health.
Canberra Times
2 days ago
- Canberra Times
My dog was attacked and I confronted the owner. Here's what happened
Look, I'd like to think I'm a larrikin. I'd like to think Australia is larrikin too - but we all know that's wrong. This country of ours has a real propensity for litigiousness and reverence for institutional justice. To me, that seems starkly at odds with the "fair go". Maybe I should have just been able to let go. But I was angrier than the staffordshire terrier - and they get very angry. Earlier this year, the NSW deputy state coroner recommended a "special" category of licence for dog breeds such as Pitbulls or American Staffies, with additional conditions. She said: "I've become satisfied that not only have there been a concerning number of dog attacks on people in NSW over the past 15 years, but most of the attacks have been on children in their homes," she said.
Indian Express
10-07-2025
- Indian Express
Rottweilers and Pitbulls set to be banned in Goa as cabinet approves Bill
The Goa cabinet Wednesday gave the nod to a Bill that proposes to ban import, sale and breeding of certain 'ferocious' dog breeds – including Rottweilers and Pitbulls — in the state. After the Cabinet meeting, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant said The Goa Animal Breeding and Domestication Regulation and Compensation Bill 2025 will be tabled in the monsoon session of the Goa assembly, which is scheduled to be from July 21 to August 8. In February, following a spate of incidents involving 'aggressive' dog breeds, the chief minister had announced that the Cabinet had approved a ban on 'Rottweiler' and 'Pitbull' dog breeds in the state. At that time, Sawant had said the government will bring an amendment to the Goa Animal Breeding and Domestic Regulations and Compensation Ordinance 2024, to include a ban on the sale, import and breeding of the two dog breeds across the state. A government official, requesting anonymity, said: 'The Ordinance was passed by the Cabinet, but it was not promulgated. Now, the Bill is being introduced. It proposes to ban import, breeding and domestication of ferocious dog breeds. The dog breeds that will be covered under the purview of the ban will be notified once the Bill is passed. Those who already own the notified ferocious breeds will have to sterilise them and register them with the Department of Animal Husbandry. Penalties shall be imposed for non-compliance.' According to data shared by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in Lok Sabha in April, the number of dog bite cases in Goa increased from 8057 in 2022 to 11, 904 in 2023. In 2024, the number of dog bite cases further rose to 17, 236. In January this year, the state reported 1789 dog bite cases. In January 2025, a 40-year-old man suffered injuries after he was bitten by a pet Rottweiler in Assagao in North Goa. After the incident, Assagao village panchayat issued a notice requesting owners of certain breeds (Pitbull, Rottweiler) 'not to leave and roam with their pets in open public places', adding that the offence would be considered as 'punishable'. In August last year, a seven-year-old boy died after he was fatally attacked by a Pitbull in North Goa's Anjuna. The boy had accompanied his mother – a domestic help – to her employer's house where his dog bit the boy on the neck and body. The incident had sparked outrage and a clamour for stricter regulations, including a ban on certain dog breeds.
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Goa cabinet nod for new law to ban import, sale, breeding of ferocious dog breeds
Panaji: The Goa cabinet on Wednesday approved the Goa Animal Breeding, Domestication Regulation and Compensation Bill 2025, which proposes to ban import, sale, and breeding of dog breeds such as Rottweilers, Pitbulls, and Bulldogs, and to regulate those already in the state, chief minister Pramod Sawant said. Animal husbandry minister Nilkanth Halarnkar said that once approved, the bill will ban aggressive dog breeds including Rottweilers, Pitbulls, and Bulldogs (File/Pexel) Sawant said the new bill, which will replace the 2024 ordinance of the same name, will be tabled in the upcoming session of the Goa assembly. Animal husbandry minister Nilkanth Halarnkar said that once approved, the bill will ban aggressive dog breeds including Rottweilers, Pitbulls, and Bulldogs. However, existing owners will be allowed to keep their pets, subject to strict regulations to ensure the animals do not pose a threat to society. Sawant promised to ban 'aggressive' breeds of dogs in 2023 after one case where a Rottweiler jumped over the gate and attacked two children. In August last year, a five-year-old boy was mauled to death by a Pitbull when he was visiting his mother who worked at the dog owner's House. In Assagao village in north Goa, the authorities directed owners of certain breeds 'not to leave or roam with their pets in open public places' and threatened to prosecute them if this rule was violated. The February 4 order was issued after a Rottweiler attacked a 40-year-old man who sustained severe injuries in the attack. According to data presented by the Union health ministry in the Lok Sabha on April 1, 'dog bite cases in Goa have gone up from 8,057 in 2022 to 11,904 in 2023 and 17,236 in 2024. In January this year, the state reported 1,789 bite cases.'
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Time of India
Rottweiler attack in Dehradun: Elderly woman critically injured, dog owner detained
Police detained a man on Monday after two aggressive Rottweilers under his care attacked and severely injured a 75-year-old woman in the Jakhan area of Rajpur, Dehradun. The victim, Kaushalya Devi from Kishan Nagar, was on her routine walk to a nearby temple on Sunday morning when she was mauled by the dogs. Her screams drew the attention of neighbours, who intervened and managed to rescue her. She was rushed to the hospital, where her condition remains critical. According to Dehradun SSP Ajay Singh, an FIR was lodged against the dog owner, 40-year-old Nafees, following a complaint filed by the victim's son, Umang Nirwal. Initial investigations revealed that Nafees did not have a license from the municipal corporation to keep 'dangerous' dog breeds. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Play War Thunder now for free War Thunder Play Now Undo Police also stated that the dog owner did not attempt to help the woman during the attack. He has been taken into custody and is currently being interrogated. The SSP added that authorities will work with the municipal corporation to enforce strict measures against individuals who keep banned or dangerous dog breeds without proper documentation. Live Events In response to growing concerns and multiple incidents involving attacks by aggressive dog breeds, the central government has prohibited the import, breeding, sale, and purchase of 23 foreign dog breeds, including Rottweilers, Pitbulls, and American Bulldogs. Citizens are urged to report any sightings or concerns involving such breeds to police control room number 112 or the local municipal corporation.
