Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Delhi MCD Identifies Land for Rabid, Aggressive Dog Shelter
The Delhi government has found a place to keep dogs that are aggressive, sick with rabies, or both.
They found about three acres of land in Dwarka.
This is to follow the Supreme Court's rules about how to handle stray dogs.
The dogs will be housed at the shelter.
The MCD is also working to sterilize, vaccinate and release the dogs back in their locality.
The MCD is also working to provide designated feeding points.
This is to keep both people and the dogs safe.
MCD identified 3-acre land in Dwarka for a dog shelter.
The shelter will house aggressive and rabies-affected dogs.
The Supreme Court directed the MCD on stray dog management.
Shelter capacity is estimated at 1,000 to 1,500 dogs.
MCD is complying with Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023.
- Who
- Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)
- What
- Identified land for dog shelter
- When
- Reported on Monday
- Where
- Dwarka, Delhi
- Why
- Comply with Supreme Court directions for stray dog management
- Land Identified
- 3 acres
- Location
- Dwarka, Delhi
- Purpose
- Shelter for rabid/aggressive dogs
- Capacity
- 1,000-1,500 dogs
- Action
- MCD to establish a permanent shelter
- Additional Info
- 20 ABC Centres are operated
Sources
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