To:
The Director, Directorate of Municipal Administration
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services
The Goa State Animal Welfare Board
The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa
Chief Secretary of Goa
Srimati Maneka Gandhi former Minister of India
PETA India
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Subject: Request to Stop the Removal of Community (mDogs and Implement Humane Animal Birth Control (ABC) Measures
We, the undersigned residents of Goa, are deeply concerned about the recent actions to remove street (community) dogs from Government sectors. These dogs are part of our neighbourhood ecosystem and have coexisted peacefully with humans for years.
The removal or relocation of street dogs is not only inhumane but also illegal under the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023, framed under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. As per these rules, street dogs can only be caught for sterilization and vaccination under a recognized ABC program and must be returned to the same area after recovery.
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Our Concerns:
Unlawful removal disrupts the local ecological balance and causes unnecessary suffering to the animals.
Relocation or culling leads to new, unvaccinated dogs entering the area, increasing the risk of bites and rabies.
Many of these dogs are already sterilized and vaccinated by residents or local NGOs.
Residents who feed and care for these community dogs are also left distressed and anxious.
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Our Request:
We kindly urge the authorities to:
1. Immediately stop the removal or relocation of community dogs from Government or private sector.
2. Implement and strengthen the Animal Birth Control (ABC) and vaccination
3. Allocate proper feeding spots..
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
November 13, 2025
70 Comments
Community dogs are sterilized n healthy. They can't be caught n dumped. They are friendly and gaurd our property from wild animals n robbers.PLEASE don't take them away
Before either the administration or the court takes a call on the subject, they have to do their due diligence on the the issue to find out the exact/general cause, which, in reality, is the neglect by the govt & administration to carry out & implement the rules & functions of the policies, as per budgeted allocations for the stray/street animals!!
Please let us get this right. Cruelty disguised as care will bring shame upon us. Let us make Goa's animal welfare programme a model one that shows the way on how we can coexist without harm or devastation to humans and animals. Please let us show the rest of the country that the humane, scientific, sensible way is the ONLY way!
The dogs residing in a school or a college campus are more friendly than even some well trained dogs at home. Since they are regularly exposed to children and play with them often, they are much safer than human strangers. Dogs at campuses must be designated as local guardians instead.
Humans beings have to support and care for our companions who we share this planet with. We cannot dispose or remove living animals as and when we want. What does this teach our children.
Please focus on important area which need more attention and action. Animals are not involved in rape. Murder and corruption. Dont waste time before it's too late .
Save Animal's .... Save Dog's
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To:
The Director, Directorate of Municipal Administration
The Department of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services
The Goa State Animal Welfare Board
The Hon’ble Chief Minister of Goa
Chief Secretary of Goa
Srimati Maneka Gandhi former Minister of India
PETA India
---
Subject: Request to Stop the Removal of Community (mDogs and Implement Humane Animal Birth Control (ABC) Measures
We, the undersigned residents of Goa, are deeply concerned about the recent actions to remove street (community) dogs from Government sectors. These dogs are part of our neighbourhood ecosystem and have coexisted peacefully with humans for years.
The removal or relocation of street dogs is not only inhumane but also illegal under the Animal Birth Control (Dogs) Rules, 2023, framed under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960. As per these rules, street dogs can only be caught for sterilization and vaccination under a recognized ABC program and must be returned to the same area after recovery.
---
Our Concerns:
Unlawful removal disrupts the local ecological balance and causes unnecessary suffering to the animals.
Relocation or culling leads to new, unvaccinated dogs entering the area, increasing the risk of bites and rabies.
Many of these dogs are already sterilized and vaccinated by residents or local NGOs.
Residents who feed and care for these community dogs are also left distressed and anxious.
---
Our Request:
We kindly urge the authorities to:
1. Immediately stop the removal or relocation of community dogs from Government or private sector.
2. Implement and strengthen the Animal Birth Control (ABC) and vaccination
3. Allocate proper feeding spots..
Updates
Reached 100 supporters
November 13, 2025
70 Comments
Please don't remove our stray dogs please collaborate with feeders for strays dog vaccine sterilization & feeding spot. No dog no vote
Community dogs are sterilized n healthy. They can't be caught n dumped. They are friendly and gaurd our property from wild animals n robbers.PLEASE don't take them away
Before either the administration or the court takes a call on the subject, they have to do their due diligence on the the issue to find out the exact/general cause, which, in reality, is the neglect by the govt & administration to carry out & implement the rules & functions of the policies, as per budgeted allocations for the stray/street animals!!
Please let us get this right. Cruelty disguised as care will bring shame upon us. Let us make Goa's animal welfare programme a model one that shows the way on how we can coexist without harm or devastation to humans and animals. Please let us show the rest of the country that the humane, scientific, sensible way is the ONLY way!
The dogs residing in a school or a college campus are more friendly than even some well trained dogs at home. Since they are regularly exposed to children and play with them often, they are much safer than human strangers. Dogs at campuses must be designated as local guardians instead.
Humans beings have to support and care for our companions who we share this planet with. We cannot dispose or remove living animals as and when we want. What does this teach our children.
Please focus on important area which need more attention and action. Animals are not involved in rape. Murder and corruption. Dont waste time before it's too late .
Save Animal's .... Save Dog's
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Please don't remove our stray dogs please collaborate with feeders for strays dog vaccine sterilization & feeding spot. No dog no vote