Delhi's Municipal Corporation Allocates Funds for New Dog Shelter in Dwarka
MCD earmarks funds for Dwarka dog shelter to house over 1,500 aggressive strays
Hindustan Times
Image: Hindustan Times
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has allocated funds to construct a dog shelter in Dwarka, which will accommodate over 1,500 aggressive stray dogs. The shelter, costing approximately ₹3.58 crore (around $430,000 USD), is expected to be completed within six months and will feature both enclosed and open spaces for the animals.
- 01The new dog shelter in Dwarka will house over 1,500 aggressive stray dogs.
- 02The project will cost approximately ₹3.58 crore (around $430,000 USD).
- 03Construction is expected to begin soon, with completion anticipated within six months.
- 04The shelter will feature both enclosed and open spaces to provide a natural environment for the dogs.
- 05Aggressive dogs will be examined for rabies and vaccinated before being moved to open areas.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has approved funding for a new dog shelter in Dwarka, aimed at housing over 1,500 aggressive stray dogs. Located in Dwarka Sector 29, the shelter will cost approximately ₹3.58 crore (around $430,000 USD) and is set to be constructed on a 2.5 to 3-acre plot that currently includes two Animal Birth Control centers and a small pet crematorium. The engineering department is preparing to issue tenders for construction, with the project expected to be completed within six months. The shelter design will include 20% enclosed space and 80% open space to create a more natural environment for the dogs. Aggressive dogs will be brought to the shelter for rabies examination and vaccination before being transitioned to open areas after a brief confinement period.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
This initiative will provide a safe environment for aggressive stray dogs and help manage the stray dog population in Delhi, benefiting both the animals and the local community.
Advertisement
In-Article Ad
Reader Poll
Do you support the construction of more animal shelters in urban areas?
Connecting to poll...
More about Municipal Corporation of Delhi
Read the original article
Visit the source for the complete story.