Finding land biggest challenge for Kozhikode Corporation’s stray dog shelter project
Animal welfare organisations have welcomed the Kozhikode Corporation’s decision to invite expressions of interest (EOIs) from individuals and organisations willing to establish and operate shelters for street dogs as part of its efforts to find a lasting solution to the stray dog menace within the city limits. However, they cautioned that identifying suitable land for the shelters would be the biggest challenge.The decision was taken at a meeting of officials, public representatives and members of animal welfare organisations convened by Mayor O. The meeting discussed a series of scientific and humane measures to address the issue.Officials said the project would initially be implemented on a pilot basis by establishing several small shelters at different locations, each capable of accommodating at least 10 street dogs.
- ▪Animal welfare organisations have welcomed the Kozhikode Corporation’s decision to invite expressions of interest (EOIs) from individuals and organisations willing to establish and operate shelters for street dogs as part of its efforts to
- ▪However, they cautioned that identifying suitable land for the shelters would be the biggest challenge.The decision was taken at a meeting of officials, public representatives and members of animal welfare organisations convened by Mayor O.
- ▪The meeting discussed a series of scientific and humane measures to address the issue.Officials said the project would initially be implemented on a pilot basis by establishing several small shelters at different locations, each capable of
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Animal welfare organisations have welcomed the Kozhikode Corporation’s decision to invite expressions of interest (EOIs) from individuals and organisations willing to establish and operate shelters for street dogs as part of its efforts to find a lasting solution to the stray dog menace within the city limits. However, they cautioned that identifying suitable land for the shelters would be the biggest challenge.The decision was taken at a meeting of officials, public representatives and members of animal welfare organisations convened by Mayor O. Sadasivan recently.
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