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Karnataka's Animal Birth Control: Effective Yet Unimplemented?
13 Dec
Summary
- Student groups advocate for full implementation of Animal Birth Control rules.
- They argue shelters are ineffective and violate existing laws.
- Bengaluru's ABC model cited as proof of successful population control.
Student advocacy groups are pressing Karnataka to fully adopt and uniformly implement the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, as a scientifically proven solution to public concerns over stray dogs and rabies. Representatives argue that current government spending on shelters and the practice of illegal dog relocations are both wasteful and violate existing laws, including the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.
These organizations emphasize that disrupting stable stray dog populations by relocating them to overcrowded shelters can paradoxically worsen public safety. They point to Bengaluru's established ABC program as a successful, humane, and cost-effective model for controlling stray dog numbers and reducing rabies risks without cruelty. The groups are seeking direct dialogue with the Chief Minister and Chief Secretary for policy clarity and enforcement.
Concerns were also raised regarding the alleged unlawful detention of over 200 dogs in ABC shelters, which directly contravenes the ABC Rules. The advocates are demanding the release of these animals and a statewide rollout of the program, stressing that sustained sterilization and vaccination offer superior long-term results for both public health and animal welfare at a fraction of the cost of proposed new facilities.
