ESCALATING STRAY DOG MENACE IN GOA IS ALARMING

The latest government census reveals that there are 56,000 stray dogs in India’s smallest State. The factual canine population in Goa must be much more with the stray dogs multiplying by the day in every nook and corner. Even city roads and village paths and streets  are infested with stray dogs. Our own Ribandar itself has hundreds of these. Goa is witnessing accidents mainly bikers and this stray dog menace is alarming with adults and children being attacked as they go about their business. However, when it comes to choosing between the suffering of human beings due to a dog bite, obviously the weightage will have to be given to the suffering of humans.  The beaches too are infested with rabid dogs. The situation now is very concerning and disturbing.

Pet animals are an asset to society. It is also true that animals are required to be protected from unnecessary pain and suffering. As love and compassion for animals is growing, there is also a need and necessity to consider the seriousness of the stray dog menace in a very dispassionate manner and not being influenced by any emotional issues.

Over the years’ crores have been spent on the stray dog menace but it has just been getting shoddier. The so-called sterilisation programme has not worked. Sterilization alone could never be the only solution to this grave and alarming crisis of stray dogs. It is high time that the authorities address this worrisome situation on a war footing, making it a priority to redress this distressing stray dog crisis in Goa.

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