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Pigeon Feeding Guidelines by Dept of Health & Family Services GoK
Circular Summary: The Dept of Health & Family Services GoK issued a strict circular (attached below) on pigeon feeding in KarnatakaTo safe guard public health and preserve urban biodiversity, the directive explicitly mandates that designated feeding areas must be located away from public parks, lakes, residential areas, schools, and hospitals. Open spaces like Cubbon Park are strictly excluded from being feeding grounds to prevent environmental nuisance and bird overcrowding.

The CJ Memorial Trust
5 days ago3 min read


Nominate Bengaluru as the 4th Global Beacon City for 'Positive Cities' under UN HWUF
Three Beacon cities were selected for this listing for their humane approach to animal population and management, especially street dogs, following ICAM's stringent standards at the UN Habitat World Urban Forum at Cairo in 2023 . They were Bangkok,Cape Town and Ilfov, Rumania
Our city Bangalore (now renamed Bengaluru) , Karnataka State, India , also known as India's Silicon Valley, demonstrates foundational initiative and a clear alignment with humane management strat

The CJ Memorial Trust
6 days ago2 min read


Blr City Central Corp (BCCC) Animal Husbandry ABC Meeting 8 July 26 - Summary and Minutes
Minutes of ABC Monitoring Committee meeting for the Animal Husbandry department of the Bengaluru Central City Corporation (GBA) took place on July 8, 2026, under the chairmanship of the Commissioner. Key progress metrics, Supreme Court directive compliances, shelter developments, and operational concerns raised by representatives

The CJ Memorial Trust
Jul 278 min read


Sustained ABC/ARV needed at Chikkaballapur District urgently
Urgent implementation of a long-term, sustainable ABC-ARV Program and immediate constitution of the SPCA in Chikkaballapur District.
Our heart breaks to see the 100s of intact dogs, starving pups and lactating mothers in Nandi Hills and other parts of this district. There is also equal impact on the human community and #HumanAnimalCoExistence. We are writing to urgently draw your attention to a critical, long-neglected issue regarding public safety, public health, and ani

The CJ Memorial Trust
May 303 min read


AWBI SHELTER SOP? How Karnataka can raise the bar & step up..
Rather than a humane blueprint, this SOP functions as a legally sanctioned framework for mass confinement and systemic cruelty. It directly violates the foundational tenets of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960, the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules, 2023, and decades of established jurisprudence.

The CJ Memorial Trust
May 2910 min read


Pet Crematorium .. Empathy Integration
Can we look at the crematorium not just as logistics , but anempathetic Aplace to acknowlegde grief, increase empathy and promote compassion? APPROACH NOTE: INTEGRATING COMPASSIONATE AFTERCARE WITH THE 'MILLION INDIES HOMED' (MINDIE) PROJECT To: The Commissioner, [Relevant Department, e.g., Animal Husbandry/BBMP] From: Priya Chetty-Rajagopal , CJ Memorial Trust Date: 12 Jan 2026 Subject: Proposal for a Compassionate and Forward-Looking Framework at the Restarted Bangalore Pet

The CJ Memorial Trust
May 225 min read


Supreme Court Orders - how does AW and guardians respond?
This judgment, and more importantly the AWBI SOP framework evolving around it, creates both:
a serious danger to India’s street dogs,
AND
a massive opportunity to force long-overdue structural accountability onto governments.
That is the key strategic pivot.

The CJ Memorial Trust
May 194 min read


WHAT THE SUPREME COURT HAS EFFECTIVELY DONE TODAY 19 May 2026
This SC judgment today 19 May 26 is a deeply significant and painful turning point for everyone involved in street dog welfare, animal advocacy, municipal governance and public safety across India.

The CJ Memorial Trust
May 196 min read


“Judgement Day” for India’s Street Dogs — and for all who care for them
Today 19 May 2026, the Supreme Court is expected to pronounce one of the most significant judgments India has ever seen on the issue of street dogs, public safety, municipal responsibility, and animal welfare.
For the last many months, animal lovers, feeders, rescuers, shelters, veterinarians, municipal bodies, and advocacy organisations across India have lived through relentless uncertainty, anguish, trolling, threats, and fear — while also acknowledging the genuine public

The CJ Memorial Trust
May 193 min read


Stop the Waste- Turn CSR Funds to Compassion for Animals. Sign https://www.change.org/IncludeAnimalWelfareInCSR
PLEASE SIGN: https://www.change.org/IncludeAnimalWelfareInCSR Every day, countless dogs wander our streets, victims of neglect and lack of resources. Yet, every year, thousands of crores in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds lie dormant, unspent, or frivolously spent on meaningless 'tick-box' projects. This is not just a financial oversight—it's an ethical failure when our communities and the voiceless animals suffer right at the doorstep of corporate buildings. And

The CJ Memorial Trust
May 153 min read


The Four-Legged Pacemakers: Why Bengaluru’s Indies are the Real Winners of the TCS 10K
If you were at the TCS World 10K this weekend, you might have seen the elite women runners sprinting toward a record. But if you looked clos

The CJ Memorial Trust
Apr 274 min read


Urgent implementation of AWBI Advisory For Rescue Centers & 24/7 Helpline
concern regarding the continued non-compliance with the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) advisory dated 4th August 2025 (enclosed). This

The CJ Memorial Trust
Apr 243 min read


Citizen Matters/Oorvani Talk on Pawsitive Coexistence 10 April 2026
Canine Squads have evolved from a passionate grassroots movement into quite a robust if not sophisticated civic infrastructure. What I tri
Priya Chetty-Rajagopal
Apr 163 min read


A Nation Divided, A Constitution Stretched: The Agony of India's Stray Dog Debate
heartbreaking issue: the fate of street dogs. What began as a Supreme Court suo moto hearing on Aug 11th has morphed into a national schism
Priya Chetty-Rajagopal
Jan 206 min read


Lokayukta Hearing on Street Dog Menace
press note regarding a hearing held by the Hon'ble Lokayukta on Dec 8, 2025, concerning the menace of street dogs within limits of 5 Corpn

The CJ Memorial Trust
Dec 9, 20252 min read


AnimalWrites.in: #PawsAndPost, The Countdown to a Collective Voice Nov 29
The clock is ticking towards November 29, the day we will physically converge to make our voices heard. This is not just about mailing a letter; it is about creating a powerful, visible tableau of collective concern. The campaign by Animalwrites.in is a city-wide, peaceful action to urge the Hon’ble Supreme Court to reconsider its order on the removal of community dogs from schools, hospitals, and other public spaces. We are turning the nostalgia of the postal system into a p

The CJ Memorial Trust
Nov 24, 20257 min read


Intervention Required Regarding the Upcoming Film "Nayi Idae Yecharikae" to Prevent Backlash Against Dogs and Undermining of Public Health Efforts
This film's plot revolves around a pet dog that becomes rabid, turns violent, causes a tragedy, and subsequently haunts a house. While we recognize the creative freedom of filmmakers, the specific narrative of this film is dangerously irresponsible and poses a significant threat to animal welfare and public order, for the following critical reasons:

The CJ Memorial Trust
Nov 19, 20254 min read


Bangalore Streetie Protest 18 Nov Freedom Park
Hundreds of concerned citizens, representing a broad cross-section of Bangalore, gathered at Freedom Park for the city's first major protest

The CJ Memorial Trust
Nov 18, 20254 min read


Understanding GoK CIRCULAR : ‘Reg implementation of orders issued by Supreme Court for control of stray dog menace‘
Here is a circular in Kannada from Chief Secy to concerned departmentsregarding the implementation of Supreme Court orders on controlling stray dog menace in Karnataka . The scope, attention to detail and breadth is a worrying for us animal lovers , but it’s better to be informed and prepared, rather than caught off guard. So we have looked at a translation, a summary including how it differs from previous animal rules, a list of stakeholder actionables, and advice on preemp

The CJ Memorial Trust
Nov 18, 202513 min read


Feasibility and Policy Review for GoK re SC 7/11 Order
Feasibility and Policy Review of the Supreme Court's November 7th Directive on Stray Dog Relocation: A Prudent Path Forward for the State of Karnataka
Executive Summary: Balancing Judicial Mandate with Public Health Pragmatism

The CJ Memorial Trust
Nov 16, 202517 min read
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