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Chennai Protest: Animal Lovers Oppose Delhi's Stray Dog Relocation Plan

Over 600 animal lovers in Chennai staged a protest against the relocation of stray dogs in Delhi. Organised by Chennai Animal Lovers, the demonstration highlighted concerns about the impact on the dogs territorial instincts and urged the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision. Protesters advocated for sterilisation and vaccination as a more humane solution.

| Updated on: Aug 18, 2025 | 07:54 AM
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A protest of over 600 animal lovers took place in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, to express solidarity with stray dogs in Delhi NCR. Organised by Chennai Animal Lovers, the protest opposed a Supreme Court ruling mandating the relocation of street dogs to permanent shelters. Protesters argued this ignored the dog's territorial behaviour and advocated for a sterilisation and vaccination programme instead.

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They asserted that community dogs are integral to neighbourhoods and deserve humane treatment. The demonstration included placards and slogans calling for the reconsideration of the relocation policy. Speakers highlighted the importance of considering animal rights alongside human rights, emphasising that responsible management, not relocation, is the solution.