In an effort to control the stray dog population, Coimbatore Municipal Corporation has captured and treated 9,634 dogs across five regions. Dog owners are urged to use collars, belts, and muzzles for their pets in public.
Coimbatore: Coimbatore Municipal Corporation, under the leadership of Corporation Commissioner M. Sivaguru Prabakaran IAS, has been actively managing the stray dog population throughout the city's 100 wards.
Since April 2023, a total of 9,634 stray dogs have been captured and neutered, and vaccinated for rabies, with each region showing significant participation: 1572 dogs in the North, 1211 in the South, 1281 in the East, 1544 in the West, and the largest count of 4026 in the Central region. Post-treatment, the dogs were released back at their captured locations.
The corporation also mandated dog owners to adhere to specific safety measures to reduce the impact of domestic dogs in public areas. Dog owners must now equip their pets with neck collars, belts, and muzzles when outdoors. This initiative aims to enhance public safety and reduce disturbances caused by uncontrolled pets.
Furthermore, the commissioner highlighted actions against cattle owners causing public nuisance. Fines totaling INR 10,95,000 were levied against 140 cattle found roaming the streets across different zones. The city has also implemented fines for a horse and a goat, amounting to INR 5,000 and INR 1,000 respectively.
For complaints related to street-roaming farm animals or pet disturbances, residents can contact the official numbers provided or use the WhatsApp number 8190000200, as informed by Commissioner Prabakaran.
Since April 2023, a total of 9,634 stray dogs have been captured and neutered, and vaccinated for rabies, with each region showing significant participation: 1572 dogs in the North, 1211 in the South, 1281 in the East, 1544 in the West, and the largest count of 4026 in the Central region. Post-treatment, the dogs were released back at their captured locations.
The corporation also mandated dog owners to adhere to specific safety measures to reduce the impact of domestic dogs in public areas. Dog owners must now equip their pets with neck collars, belts, and muzzles when outdoors. This initiative aims to enhance public safety and reduce disturbances caused by uncontrolled pets.
Furthermore, the commissioner highlighted actions against cattle owners causing public nuisance. Fines totaling INR 10,95,000 were levied against 140 cattle found roaming the streets across different zones. The city has also implemented fines for a horse and a goat, amounting to INR 5,000 and INR 1,000 respectively.
For complaints related to street-roaming farm animals or pet disturbances, residents can contact the official numbers provided or use the WhatsApp number 8190000200, as informed by Commissioner Prabakaran.