Archive · 29 Nov 2025
Haryana Implements Strict Stray Dog, Cattle Management
The Haryana government is taking strict action to manage stray dogs and cattle following Supreme Court orders.
They are setting up big dog shelters with CCTV, medical care, and trained staff.
They will also sterilize, vaccinate, and tag the dogs.
There will be 24x7 helplines for people to report issues.
For cattle, they will conduct drives to remove them from highways and take them to shelters.
Meanwhile, animal lovers across India are writing letters to the Supreme Court to reconsider its order on stray dogs, saying it is unethical and impractical.
They believe the order could lead to animal cruelty and lacks the necessary infrastructure and budget for effective implementation.
Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi directed strict implementation of Supreme Court orders on managing stray dogs and cattle.
Large-capacity dog shelters with CCTV, medical facilities, and trained staff must be operationalized.
Sterilization, vaccination, tagging, and routine veterinary care for dogs must align with Animal Birth Control Rules.
24x7 helplines and public awareness initiatives will be set up to address stray dog-related issues.
Joint drives will be conducted to remove stray cattle from highways and transport them to registered shelters.
- Who
- Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, various departments, municipal bodies, district administrations, and animal welfare advocates
- What
- Strict implementation of Supreme Court orders on managing stray dogs and cattle, and a nationwide letter petition campaign to reconsider the order
- When
- Following Supreme Court orders issued on August 11, August 22, and November 7, 2025
- Where
- Across the state of Haryana and nationwide for the letter petition campaign
- Why
- To ensure public safety and animal welfare standards, and to express reservations about the Supreme Court's order on stray dogs
Animal Welfare Advocates
Government Authorities
Supreme Court Order
Animal Welfare Advocates
The order is unethical, unscientific, and violates the Animal Birth Control Rules 2023, leading to potential animal cruelty and making state governments primary enforcers.
Government Authorities
The order aims to ensure public safety and animal welfare standards through structured management.
Feasibility of Implementation
Animal Welfare Advocates
The order lacks infrastructure and budget, especially in states like Telangana, making it impractical and unsustainable.
Government Authorities
The government is directed to set up large-capacity shelters with necessary facilities and conduct joint drives for effective management.
- Date of Supreme Court Orders
- August 11, August 22, and November 7, 2025
- Chief Secretary
- Anurag Rastogi
- Dog Shelter Capacity
- At least 5,000 dogs
- Helpline Availability
- 24x7 helplines for stray dog-related issues
- Feeding Zones
- Dedicated feeding zones in every ward
- Highway Patrol Teams
- Round-the-clock highway patrol teams
- Nodal Officers
- Appointed in every institution
- Anti-Rabies Vaccines
- Adequate stocks maintained in hospitals
- Letter Petition Campaign
- Nationwide campaign urging the Supreme Court to reconsider its order on stray dogs
- Participant Demographics
- Animal activists, students, lawyers, teachers, and educationists
