Stray dogs menance

Stray dogs constitute a public health hazard, sometimes acting aggressively towards people and other pets and disturbing the peace at night by barking. The Auroville Council has constituted a group to conduct a dog audit through mass mail which, it hopes, will lead to a supportive and responsible group of dog owners and dog lovers. Jointly with this group, the Council also intends to write guidelines to help dog owners; find solutions for spots where dogs tend to congregate; and raise funds to be able to sterilize and vaccinate at least 70% of stray dogs in the area to keep the dog population stable.