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Keralam to Introduce New Protocol to Tackle Stray Dog Menace Soon
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News18•08-10-2026, 19:00
Keralam to Introduce New Protocol to Tackle Stray Dog Menace Soon
- •Local Self Government Minister K M Shaji announced that the state government will soon introduce a comprehensive protocol to tackle the stray dog menace.
- •The upcoming guidelines will provide clear instructions on euthanasia, adoption, dog shelters, and the Animal Birth Control programme.
- •Two more government orders are required before the protocol is finalized and officially declared.
- •Recent directions issued by the Kerala High Court have helped clarify the responsibilities of local bodies in addressing the issue.
- •Minister Shaji also denied reports of any disputes between IAS officers in the LSGD, describing their situation as healthy competition.
Key Questions Answered
The upcoming protocol will outline clear guidelines and details regarding euthanasia, adoption, responsibilities of panchayats, dog shelters, and the Animal Birth Control (ABC) project.
Euthanasia will only be carried out after receiving approval from a designated committee consisting of seven members, and it is restricted to rabid, incurably ill, and dangerously aggressive dogs.
The state government is planning to introduce microchip tagging for pet dogs and impose heavy fines on owners who abandon unwanted pets in public areas.
