Over 50,000 Citizens Write to SC Against Stray Dogs Order
New Delhi: In a massive display of public support, more than 50,000 citizens from across India, including nearly 10,000 from Delhi, have posted handwritten letters to the Supreme Court, urging it to reconsider its November 7 order directing authorities to remove community dogs from institutional areas.
The nationwide letter petition campaign, which was launched by animal welfare organizations and citizens, aimed to highlight the importance of community dogs in maintaining the ecological balance and providing companionship to people. The campaign, which was organized over a period of several weeks, saw citizens from all walks of life coming together to express their concerns about the potential consequences of the Supreme Court order.
According to the organizers, the letters, which were received by the Supreme Court on Saturday, highlighted the benefits of community dogs in controlling pest populations and providing emotional support to people, particularly the elderly and those with disabilities. The letters also emphasized the need for a more humane approach to dealing with stray dogs, rather than their removal.
The Supreme Court order had directed authorities to remove community dogs from institutional areas, such as schools, hospitals, and government offices, sparking widespread criticism from animal welfare organizations and citizens. The court had taken the order after receiving complaints about the presence of stray dogs in these areas.
The massive response to the letter petition campaign has put pressure on the Supreme Court to reconsider its order, with many citizens and animal welfare organizations calling for a more nuanced approach to dealing with stray dogs. The outcome of the campaign is still uncertain, but it has certainly brought attention to the issue of community dogs and the need for a more humane approach to dealing with them.
