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In Mumbai this is a very serious problem and citizens need to be aware of its implications. Citizens complain of dog bites, being chased by dog packs, random barking at night, frightened citizens and kids, filth and waste spread over the pavements, etc. Yet the obvious seems to escape everyone's attention. Mercy killing, sterilization, dog pounds, careing NGOs, temporary adoptions, relocation, etc. are not long term solutions to a gigantic problem of 200,000 strays. Nature is only filling a niche in its pro-life process.
The rampant throwing of waste food on the street corners and nullas, leads to gathering of dogs and their subsequent rapid breeding. Then there are the 'do gooders' and those with the 'religious slant' all which leads to people routinely feeding dogs and leaving them on the streets.
Nature takes care on its own .... shortage of easily available food will eventually lead to lower fertility and therefore lower population of stray dogs.
Let us discipline ourselves not to throw wet garbage and food leftovers in open areas. Do not leave garbage pails open or with easily removable lids which the dogs will invariably open. Over time, the stray dog breeding will reduce and the rest will move away to greener pastures. Do not feed strays unless you plan to take 'care of them' in every way.
If we can do this even for one year, we will find the local area free of all dogs. The local static population will slowly leave. If the city does it, within five years, natural death and other means will reduce the stray dog population to negligible levels. Let nature take its course and we can save tax rupee which is now being wasted on vaccinations, immunizations and sterilization. This tax rupee can be better used for development work. All we need to do is stop the wet garbage on the streets. Lets ensure that our neighbours understand this simple plan.
Problems which have festered for long time cannot be solved by shortcuts or expensive projects.
The rampant throwing of waste food on the street corners and nullas, leads to gathering of dogs and their subsequent rapid breeding. Then there are the 'do gooders' and those with the 'religious slant' all which leads to people routinely feeding dogs and leaving them on the streets.
Nature takes care on its own .... shortage of easily available food will eventually lead to lower fertility and therefore lower population of stray dogs.
Let us discipline ourselves not to throw wet garbage and food leftovers in open areas. Do not leave garbage pails open or with easily removable lids which the dogs will invariably open. Over time, the stray dog breeding will reduce and the rest will move away to greener pastures. Do not feed strays unless you plan to take 'care of them' in every way.
If we can do this even for one year, we will find the local area free of all dogs. The local static population will slowly leave. If the city does it, within five years, natural death and other means will reduce the stray dog population to negligible levels. Let nature take its course and we can save tax rupee which is now being wasted on vaccinations, immunizations and sterilization. This tax rupee can be better used for development work. All we need to do is stop the wet garbage on the streets. Lets ensure that our neighbours understand this simple plan.
Problems which have festered for long time cannot be solved by shortcuts or expensive projects.
1 comment:
The point made is very valid but very often the solution eludes us. If those who think on these lines can be provided with information for discarding waste & garbage in an eco friendly manner (compost bin)it would be very helpful. Animals have every right to be on this earth as Us.
If you look at it from my point of view even humans are increasing & resorting to crime & violence. How can we put an end to this menace ??
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