'Care, not cages': Protest in Gurgaon against SC order on removal of stray dogs from schools, hospitals, rail stations, Pg3

Key Highlights:

• Protests occurred in Gurgaon against the Supreme Court's order to remove stray dogs from schools, hospitals, and railway stations.
• Demonstrators gathered at Galleria Market on Sunday with posters advocating for the care of stray animals.
• The Supreme Court's November 7 order mandates the removal of stray dogs to designated shelters after sterilization and vaccination.
• The court also specified that the captured dogs should not be released back to their original locations.

Detailed Insights:

• The protesters are demanding the revocation of the order, emphasizing that stray animals are not strays but "ours".
• Animal activists argue the order is inhumane and unscientific, advocating for proper implementation of Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules.
• Stand for Animals, a Delhi-based organization, organized the demonstration seeking justice for animals and plans to continue protests.
• The Supreme Court directed municipal bodies to remove stray dogs and instructed institutions to appoint nodal officers to prevent dogs from entering their premises.
• The court reiterated that existing directions for creating dog shelters remain in effect and obstruction to authorities is prohibited.

Key Concepts Involved:

• Animal Birth Control Rules: Guidelines for the humane management of stray dog populations through sterilization and vaccination.
• Sterilization: A surgical procedure performed on animals to prevent reproduction.
• Vaccination: The process of administering vaccines to create immunity to specific diseases, such as rabies.