Mass anti-rabies vaccination drive under way in Kodaikanal hills
A mass anti-rabies vaccination drive is currently taking place in Kodaikanal, where over 2,100 dogs have been vaccinated. The initiative, led by the Kodaikanal Society for Protection and Care for Animals, aims to create a healthier dog population and reduce rabies risk. The campaign will continue with an animal birth control program until June 5, focusing on responsible dog population management.
- ▪2,147 dogs have been vaccinated and 45 dogs sterilised under the ABC programme.
- ▪The vaccination drive is conducted by KSPCA in collaboration with the municipality and wildlife officials.
- ▪Volunteers are raising awareness about vaccination in remote areas of the hills.
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As many as 2,147 dogs have been vaccinated and 45 dogs sterilised under the Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme in Kodaikanal Municipality limits.The mass anti-rabies vaccination drive is being conducted by Kodaikanal Society for Protection and Care for Animals (KSPCA), along with the municipality, Dindigul administration and officials of Kodaikanal Wildlife Sanctuary.Janani Krishnamurthy, founder and managing trustee of KSCPA, said that all sterilised dogs were being implanted with microchips to aid identification and monitoring for responsible dog population management. Volunteers, in collaboration with Mission Rabies India and WVS Veterinary Task Force, visited even far-flung settlements in the hills to raise awareness of vaccination of strays and pet dogs.
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