CHEMBUR CITIZENS COME TOGETHER TO REDUCE DOG-MENACE

A problem when not attended to can only flower into a dilemma. This can be gauged by the issue of stray dogs of Mumbai.

The uncontrolled stray dog population with its varied perceived threats as viewed by most Mumbaikars, who have to live with the consequences of dog bites, barking and attitude of dogs and people.

A school of thought has emerged within various groups as disparate as the dog-welfare groups, MCGM and citizens themselves that unless matters such as control of dog population and inoculation of dogs against rabies is not taken up on a war footing, we may as well see another inhuman side of people's anger i.e. random and wanton killing and maiming of these hapless dogs who not so long ago (and even now) were termed as mans best friend.

Legislation and court decrees to ameliorate the condition of strays have to be implemented in spirit and deed to be effective. Any number of animal-lover groups would gladly take the onus of implementing these laws as stipulated, if they were given the facilities like place, water, electricity and of course funds, without putting a strain on the MCGM staff. In fact they would do the job better.

A case in point would be the initiative taken by a dedicated group of volunteers of the AGNI - JAAG of Chembur M/W ward along with Dr. Deepa Katyal (a private Vet practitioner and trustee of PFA - People for Animals) and citizens of Chembur.

They arranged a camp for stray dogs from 13th June to 20th June 2003, to sterilize and inoculate them against rabies (selectively). This being the First camp of this sort, commendable mention has to be made of the efforts to rope in volunteers, funds and the MCGM's sanction for this project.

Does this bode well for citizens of Chembur and eventually for Mumbai? "Of Course" exclaims the exuberant animal lover like Maliaka, Roma, and Sangita led by Dr. Katyal and Dr. Kevin D'mello. Their view point being that if the dog population growth is controlled selectively, we could have lesser complaints of dog-menace and accidental killing of strays in the years to come and they too could help us in their role of scavengers.

Anybody wishing to know more may contact Dr. Deepa Katyal on 022 - 2550 3887 / 9821 142557.

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