What are the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules in Karnataka?

The ABC Rules are a set of guidelines aimed at humanely managing stray dog populations through sterilization and vaccination, thereby reducing rabies risk and aggression.

Why are student groups protesting dog shelters in Karnataka?

Student groups argue that shelters are costly, often overcrowded, and that relocating dogs to them violates laws, while the ABC Rules offer a more effective solution.

Is Bengaluru's dog population control method effective?

Yes, Bengaluru's sustained sterilization and vaccination program under the ABC model is cited as proof that these methods can effectively control dog populations and rabies risk.

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Karnataka's Animal Birth Control: Effective Yet Unimplemented?

13 Dec

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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.

Karnataka's Animal Birth Control: Effective Yet Unimplemented?

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.