MMC chief pitches for scientific methods to manage street dogs

Hyderabad: Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Commissioner T Vinay Krishna Reddy directed officials to strengthen measures for the protection of animal welfare and ensure that street dog management is carried out in a scientific and humane manner. The Commissioner visited the Animal Care Centre at Fathullaguda and inspected the infrastructure, animal care arrangements, veterinary services and activities related to street dog management. During the visit, he held discussions with representatives of various organisations, animal lovers and field-level staff. He sought their opinions and suggestions regarding animal welfare, operational challenges and measures required to improve the services.

After reviewing the construction and infrastructure facilities at the animal shelter, the Commissioner instructed the concerned officials to expedite the pending works and make the centre fully operational at the earliest.

The Commissioner emphasised the need to adopt scientific methods and a humane approach while managing street dogs. He instructed officials to effectively implement sterilisation and vaccination programmes in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulations, ensuring that dogs are released back into the same locations from where they were captured.The Commissioner inspected the ultrasound scanning machine and other veterinary facilities available at the centre.

The Commissioner inspected the condition, maintenance and cleanliness of dog-catching vehicles. He directed officials to ensure regular cleaning, undertake necessary repairs and maintain the vehicles in proper working condition for efficient operations.The Commissioner stressed the importance of coordination among the Municipal Veterinary Department, voluntary organisations, animal welfare associations, feeders and field-level staff.

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