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City launches massive dog booster shot campaign
20 Jun
Summary
- Tiruchi Corporation plans monthly booster doses for stray dogs.
- Over 43,000 stray dogs estimated in the city since 2025.
- Drive focuses on high-traffic areas for enhanced public safety.
Tiruchi Corporation is launching a significant vaccination campaign to provide booster doses of anti-rabies vaccine to stray dogs throughout the city. This initiative aims to ensure continued protection for the local dog population against rabies.
Officials estimate the city's stray dog population to be around 43,767 as of 2025. A substantial number, approximately 32,000 dogs, have already been sterilized and vaccinated through ongoing animal birth control programs. These programs ensure all sterilized dogs receive rabies vaccination before release.
The new drive will focus on administering booster shots, which are recommended every two years to maintain immunity. Around 1,500 dogs are scheduled to receive these boosters each month, with plans to increase this number based on vaccine availability.
The initial phase of this campaign will prioritize areas with high public activity, including bus stands, railway stations, and educational institutions. This strategic focus aims to enhance public safety by minimizing potential risks associated with unvaccinated or under-vaccinated stray animals.
