Humane Society International (global animal protection organisation) as part of the Jamshedpur Communities Dog Population and Rabies Management project sterilised more than 11,000 dogs since April 2013. Humane Society International and Animal Health Foundation launched this three-year project with support from the Jamshetji Tata Trust and JUSCO.
Andrew Rowan, president and CEO of HSI, said, “This is a significant milestone and we are well on our way to reach the goal of sterilising and vaccinating 18,000 dogs in greater Jamshedpur. Sterilising these many animals is no easy task but our dedicated team of veterinarians and animal welfare officers has stepped up to the challenge and has achieved wonderful results that will improve the welfare of both the street dogs and the people of Jamshedpur.”
An April 2013 dog population survey of greater Jamshedpur conducted by HSI and AHF estimated the city’s dog population to be 25,000. With this baseline, the project has been designed with a target of 18,000 dogs to be sterilised and vaccinated to achieve 70 percent coverage within three years.
Humane Society International as part of the Jamshedpur Communities Dog Population and Rabies Management project will also start the education and awareness programme, likely on World Rabies Day on September 28 with support from Jusco.
Rahul Sehgal, Humane Society International (HSI), Asia director said that talks have been held with Jusco and they were preparing a plan for the school students.
HSI which along with Animal Help Foundation (AHF) with support from Jamshetji Tata Trust and Tata Steel subsidiary Jusco (the local civic body) has been running a sterilization and vaccination program for stray dog in city since April 2013 also issued a helpline number on Wednesday.
“Anybody in Jamshedpur can phone/SMS us on 7766999232 between 8 am and 6 pm and inform us about stray dog menace. We will catch the dog in a humane and safe manner and carry out vaccination and sterilization and then release it in the same area as then it would become a safe dog even if its bite,” said Rahul Sehgal.