Chennai: 2 more animal birth control centres likely to control stray dog population

During the meeting, it was noted that there are 16 special vehicles to catch dogs at present and each of them have about five workers on them. As per a statement, the GCC Commissioner has informed that the workers should implement the process of catching dogs by following the due procedure which includes using only nets specifically meant for catching dogs and not ropes or other items which could cause harm to the dogs. The dog catching vehicles also needs to be sterilised from time to time.

Workers have to wear the safety gears issued by the corporation while performing their duty and were also advised not to catch young dogs. “Once they take the dogs to ABCs (animal birth control centres), the veterinarians will check upon the health condition of the animals and decide whether the surgery could be performed,” the statement read.

As per data issued by the civic body, till now in 2022-23, birth control surgery has been performed on about 7,018 stray dogs. The statement noted that the commissioner has informed the officials to hold meetings on the measures taken to control stray dog population every two months.