Dog Lovers, Dog Haters, and the Neutral/Unknowing :
A recent post on the stray dog menace and the numerous comments it generated prompted me to share my opinion.
Dog Lovers
Dog lovers are those who keep dogs within their own premises—some in their compounds or enclosures, while others allow them inside their homes, even sharing their beds and furniture. These pets, often given fancy names like Tommy, Ginger, Pepper, Mellow, Fido, or Julie, are familiar with the owners’ friends and remain friendly. True dog lovers not only provide food and shelter but also ensure their pets are vaccinated, cleaned, and trained to behave politely around visitors. Some even take their dogs on regular walks, carrying plastic bags to collect and dispose of waste properly.
Street Dog Haters
These are people who have had terrifying encounters with stray dogs—whether being chased while walking, cycling, or riding two-wheelers, or suffering painful dog bites that required a series of injections. Such experiences leave them deeply fearful of dogs.
Notably, these stray dogs are not the well-cared-for pets of dog lovers. In fact, in many Western countries, dogs are not allowed to roam freely on the streets. All pet dogs are licensed, and when taken outside, they are kept on a leash by their owners.
Dog Feeders
Feeding stray dogs has become a popular trend, but many so-called "dog feeders" provide only food without considering the dogs’ shelter, vaccination, or hygiene. Their involvement is often limited to a brief moment of satisfaction or social recognition. In contrast, responsible dog lovers ensure proper care, including feeding, cleaning, and training.
Stray Dog Crisis & Public Safety
Metropolitan corporations, municipal councils, and local authorities often face resistance from organizations advocating for street dogs. However, these groups sometimes overlook the reality of aggressive and even dangerous stray dogs that chase and attack pedestrians, especially women and children, making public spaces unsafe.
The issue of stray dogs requires balanced policies—ones that prioritize both animal welfare and public safety. Addressing this problem effectively means ensuring stray population control, responsible pet ownership, and proper urban planning to prevent conflicts between humans and animals.
Hope all sections seek a sensible solution that keeps the people safe and dogs loved. more
Dog Lovers
Dog lovers are those who keep dogs within their own premises—some in their compounds or enclosures, while others allow them inside their homes, even sharing their beds and furniture. These pets, often given fancy names like Tommy, Ginger, Pepper, Mellow, Fido, or Julie, are familiar with the owners’ friends and remain friendly. True dog lovers not only provide food and shelter but also ensure their pets are vaccinated, cleaned, and trained to behave politely around visitors. Some even take their dogs on regular walks, carrying plastic bags to collect and dispose of waste properly.
Street Dog Haters
These are people who have had terrifying encounters with stray dogs—whether being chased while walking, cycling, or riding two-wheelers, or suffering painful dog bites that required a series of injections. Such experiences leave them deeply fearful of dogs.
Notably, these stray dogs are not the well-cared-for pets of dog lovers. In fact, in many Western countries, dogs are not allowed to roam freely on the streets. All pet dogs are licensed, and when taken outside, they are kept on a leash by their owners.
Dog Feeders
Feeding stray dogs has become a popular trend, but many so-called "dog feeders" provide only food without considering the dogs’ shelter, vaccination, or hygiene. Their involvement is often limited to a brief moment of satisfaction or social recognition. In contrast, responsible dog lovers ensure proper care, including feeding, cleaning, and training.
Stray Dog Crisis & Public Safety
Metropolitan corporations, municipal councils, and local authorities often face resistance from organizations advocating for street dogs. However, these groups sometimes overlook the reality of aggressive and even dangerous stray dogs that chase and attack pedestrians, especially women and children, making public spaces unsafe.
The issue of stray dogs requires balanced policies—ones that prioritize both animal welfare and public safety. Addressing this problem effectively means ensuring stray population control, responsible pet ownership, and proper urban planning to prevent conflicts between humans and animals.
Hope all sections seek a sensible solution that keeps the people safe and dogs loved. more
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Stray dog or street dog population on our streets would be in crores and such a huge population can't be eliminated by adopting inhumane path of killing. The only way is to control birth by vaccinating, which needs to be done by all local bodies with utmost sincerity. There had been several incidents of stray dog biting in different parts of the country in the recent past. The stray dogs generally attack people under fear and when become insane mad. more
Mar 29
Dog Haters .... One Important category. They just hate dogs and any news comes up related to a dog bite by a street stray dog, they want immediate action against all dogs, including the pet dogs, which mostly are like family members to the families having these dogs and are well taken care of. A Sick mindset, which can be viewed from the way the comments are made, if and when news comes about a street stray dog attacking a passer bye. Their mindset does not allow them to differentiate between street stray dog and a pet dog. Which means, if a street beggar does a crime, it should be extended to all families staying in their respective homes? Good Joke. more
Mar 22
Why only children victims? Adults are also victims. Let us recall the death of Mr. Parag Desai (CEO of the famous Wagh Bakri Tea) in front of his residence in Ahmedabad. He was only 49. I am also a dog lover, but hate to advertise/exhibit love at the cost of innocent lives. There should be a program for total eradication of street dogs. more
Mar 22
Neutering stray dogs is a solotion. This would restrict thier number Municipal corporations should be given the responsibility of neutrering these dogs. more
Mar 21
Animal welfare is nice. But after the society is fully cared for, and it matures as a whole, his topic makes sense. Till then, animal welfare must NOT become such a topic of SUPER ATTENTION. more
Mar 21
