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.

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

concern regarding the continued non-compliance with the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) advisory dated 4th August 2025 (enclosed). This

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

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 Karnataka Veterinary Council (KVC) to evolve its role from a concerned, but primarily reactive body, responding to complaints, to a dyna

Instead of applying potentially harmful colors to street dogs and pets, we encourage everyone to adorn them with reflective collars.

Law Enforcement Manual from AWBI is finally here

AHVS Minister should know that the street dog/ stray dog is the local civic authority ie BBMP’s purview for Bangalore for example) not AHVS.

However as animal lovers we are here to ensure SPCA things are done promptly,effectively and with minimal expend of time, effort and energy.

What do we need to do as animal lovers for this lockdown?

first time that the government has taken a concerted view & collective action on updating fine for cruelty as well as quantum of punishment