animal welfare Citizen Matters, Bengaluru

Animal Lives Matter: Prevent, preempt, penalise hit-and-run

December 15, 2020 Priya Chetty Rajagopal

Over 50 dogs and other animals suffer accidents on Bengaluru’s roads every day. Many die painfully. Nobody is held accountable for these tragedies.

Witnessed the killing of a stray dog? Here’s how you can file a complaint

September 17, 2020 News Desk

BBMP has released Standard Operating Procedures for responding to cases of stray dog killings. Concerned BBMP officials have to support citizens in filing police complaints, coordinating for post-mortem of the dog, etc.

Stray cat problem: How a community ensured safety of both cats and residents

August 19, 2020 Sumana Paul and Kalpita Mane

Residential communities often consider stray cats a menace. But in a Whitefield community, a few cat lovers got together to trap and neuter strays, which ensured the safety of both the cats and the community.

Reality of dog breeding in Bengaluru: why State and BBMP need to act now

January 11, 2019 Priya Chetty Rajagopal

Dogs are repeatedly bred using rape stands, in the filthiest, tiniest of spaces. They live in small cages and are exploited by greedy breeders. Only effective implementation of existing laws can help prevent animal cruelty.

Of rescue, adoption and taking care of animals

May 22, 2017 Sanaya Katrak

Working closely with animals in need is extremely rewarding. Every rescue and every adoption is an achievement for an animal rescuer. A typical day in the life of an animal rescuer, decoded.