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Mohali proposes 47 designated feeding points for community dogs
The Mohali municipal corporation has proposed 47 designated feeding points for community dogs across 14 sectors, phases and areas. The sites follow the Supreme Court’s August 2025 direction to create dedicated feeding…
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The Mohali municipal corporation has proposed 47 designated feeding points for community dogs across 14 sectors, phases and areas. The sites follow the Supreme Court’s August 2025 direction to create dedicated feeding spaces in every municipal ward and prohibit feeding on streets. The corporation has opened a seven-day window from August 14 for residents, resident welfare associations, dog feeders and other stakeholders to submit objections or suggest alternatives.
Mohali recorded 9,710 dog-bite cases in the first four months of this year, according to the civil surgeon’s office. The annual tally was 20,562 in 2025 and 19,252 in 2024. The proposed locations are being assessed for safety, accessibility, traffic obstruction, hygiene and distance from schools and children’s play areas.
The Indian Opinion
The loudest arguments will likely present designated feeding as either an easy fix for dog attacks or an attack on animal welfare. Neither claim is supported yet. The sites are still proposals, and their value will depend on hygienic upkeep, responsible feeding and action on aggressive or unwell dogs. Residents should judge the plan by whether complaints and bite cases fall after implementation, not by the number of marked points on a map. The next useful measure is the quarterly bite tally against the current 9,710 cases.
Source: hindustantimes.com
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