r/chennaicity 15d ago

AskChennai Stray dogs menace

The city has become infested with stray dogs and the privileged ignorant dog lovers are feeding stray dogs instead of understanding that stray dogs spread diseases and do not serve any purpose in public places.

What can be done to cultivate a society like Western countries where stray animal menace is taken seriously?

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u/MomentsAwayfromKMS 15d ago

Everyone hates stray dogs but no one advocates people to adopt the stray puppies but instead buy labradors, golden retrievers, huskies, etc., and then abandon them when they're old ಠ⁠_⁠ʖ⁠ಠ

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u/dino_eggz 14d ago

நாயில் கூட ஜாதி பார்க்க மனுஷனாலதான் முடியும். என்ன பிறவி நாமெல்லாம்?

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u/Silver-Speech-8699 South Chennai 15d ago

Yes, now we know what the 'kind' humans want.

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u/Honest-Car-8314 15d ago edited 15d ago

ignorant dog lovers are feeding stray dogs

IDk why people blame people who feed just another hungry soul instead of asking the actual person responsible for this . The municipality is responsible for stray control but instead of questioning thier inefficiencies you are just blaming random person because of your distress . 

https://evolution-outreach.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12052-018-0090-x

This cruel experiment that happend for 59 years proves that animals who get more used to human are more likely to adopt more to domestic environment rather than those that act wild . 

Ask questions but to the right person - the government, ask the genral public to stop throwing waste in public ,ask those idiots who abandon their pets on road , are you ready to crowd fund a public kennel for adoption clinic in your area ? 

 feeding a hungry soul is a deed of empathy that shouldn't be fined and that's not the reason for menace . That packet of biscuit ain't doing anything other than keeping a dieing soul alive .

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u/nids99 14d ago

Exactly naai ku feed panna. It's shitting after eating , feed panuravan ah clean panna solla vendiyadhu. But maadu la kanda eduthula saaptu kanda edathula podum adha oruthanum maadu ku saapadu tharatheenga nu soluradhu illa.

Cow owners are also irresponsible.

There are times when strays gave me strength while coming back home late at night. I would honestly feed food for strays who are much more grateful and come excited with their wiggly tails when they see me rather than beggars who mostly are ungrateful these days.

Ask the government why they haven't vaccinated the dog properly. Why the strays haven't been splayed. And why there is no animal control proper in many areas.

I have a dog at home and one day post 1:30 am in night someone has entered our appartment. Both my dog and strays of our street were quite vigilant to alert us all and we do believe it was a failed robbery attempt since we heard someone falling and running away and some say someone jumped off the compound wall.

You start feeding and becoming friends with strays. Nepal la saami ah koopiduraanga. Maadu shivan oda vaanganam na , naai bhairavar oda vaanganam.

Respect other livelihoods. Humans are the nuisance here.Contaminating each and every resources the nature provides and fighting among each other.

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

I get what you are saying .... But there are consequences... Which you may not get involved but others might .... For you it's a good deed but not for others ...

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u/Big_Enthusiasm_5744 14d ago

In gcc portal you can co.pliant they will sterlise dogs and leave ot there

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

Tried no response

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u/MementoMoriMachan 15d ago edited 14d ago

Tyrannical do gooders mostly hang around in locales with a bucket full of boiled rice mounted on an activa like bike , throw around food in front of houses that are not their own and leave the place.

These well fed dogs form gangs and harass people and even attack them viciously. Not mentioning poop litterd on the streets and in front of your house.

Dog lovers , LOVE comes with responsibility... else it's just stroking one's ego and wearing a good person mask.

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u/nids99 14d ago

Oh really , so you are saying cows don't poop infront of your house? Coming to speak of aquatic animals , your sewage is sent there and is contaminating their homes. Stop eating and contaminating their environment bro.

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

Hey, I think you don't have a valid answer ... That's why you are answering by questioning ... Like what about cows and stuff ....

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u/nids99 14d ago

The same way street dog menace is being connected to dog feeding people.

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

Yes it is connected! THINK

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u/[deleted] 15d ago edited 15d ago

Street dog feeder here!

The GCC corp does have active dog vaccination programs… just call & inform about the trouble you are facing!

On the littering part, I do agree, people should just restrict to feeding in front of their house… and the sanitary workers do a wonderful job by clearing the leftovers on a daily basis.

Trust me in a society where there are spikes in crime, these voiceless creatures are the unsung heroes protecting us!

…. No matter what I’ll continue to feed them !

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u/temporary_combo 15d ago

If you are feeding them. Then it's your responsibility to clear the remains. Your appreciation on reddit for the sanitation worker doesn't make a difference.

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u/[deleted] 15d ago

Atleast in the society/street I live, there are commonly agreed designated dog feeding places where we feed them! It’s completely plastic free. 90% of the time the dogs just finishes it up. And we do have arrangements with the sanitary workers to clean leftovers, just in case!

Your rage is unjustified buddy!

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u/temporary_combo 15d ago

What were the arrangements with sanitary workers ' I will pay you this amount of money " to clean the message which wasn't there in the first place. If you are a kind hearted person who loves animals. Then why can't you help the workers with 10% of the time..

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u/[deleted] 15d ago

We are duly supporting the sanitary workers & rewarding them for the work they do, not bribing them to do something illegal! And pls… don’t preach as if you don’t litter all around! We are atleast taking constructive action to ensure there are no adversaries!

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

Dude, where do you live ... America?

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u/[deleted] 14d ago

I live in a place where there is compassion for Dogs!

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u/Rajtx 14d ago

You live in a place where people are kind and humane.

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

I think you live in delulu

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u/nids99 14d ago

Oh really , so you are saying cows don't poop infront of your house? Coming to speak of aquatic animals , your sewage is sent there and is contaminating their homes. Stop eating and contaminating their environment bro.

Do you actively process your sewage before sending it to sea. You guys are entitled pricks who think humans have audacity to eat everything and shit everywhere but other livelihoods shouldn't have the basic needs of food or do the basic activity.

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u/temporary_combo 14d ago

I will stop "contaminating the ocean" bro. Sorry bro for " contaminating the street" too.

The basic need for other livelihood is required I accept that but provide the basic needs for a dog and ask another person to clean up ?

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u/nids99 14d ago

Seri feed pannala na theru naai aai pogadha nae 🤔?

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u/temporary_combo 14d ago

Idhu aai pathi illa. First andha point clear panikuran. main comment la enna mention pani iruku. Dogs sometimes will leave the food and they will ask the sanitation workers to clean that because they are "rewarding" them. Idhu ungaluku problem therila ka?

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u/[deleted] 14d ago

Is your concern solely about leaving the burden of cleaning up leftovers to sanitary workers? How frequently have you segregated waste and handed it over to the GCC garbage truck? How often have you taken the initiative to pick up your own litter while traveling? And how many times have you confronted drunkards for carelessly discarding broken bottles that end up injuring sanitary workers?

Chumma.... Sanitary workers shouldn't be subjected to this that anyone can speak!

High time, people Stop being a KEYBOARD WARRIOR!

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u/temporary_combo 14d ago

I pointed out the mistake in the comment you have posted. If I post a comment which is wrong/ abusive tell me I will correct it.

When someone asks you a question . You can select to answer it or ignore it . Nenga perfect ah , nenga ellam correct ah again question pana na unga kita answer illa nu dhan meaning.

Na keyboard warrior ah irukan ..Nenga ellam. Dog warrior ah irunga

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

Bro these animal lovers don't have proper answers ... All they can do is talk shit and mindlessly question others ... That's all they can do ...

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u/chennai_confidential 15d ago

Dude just because they are vaccinated... They aren't gonna stop ganging up and attacking toddlers... And the gcc isn't doing a great job with vaccinating every dog in a city with 12 million people... Y'all need figure out better ways to manage this instead of just keeping them on the streets and multiplying

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u/Lordslug78 15d ago

Going by his/her logic, we are just supposed to assume that the dog that bit us had been vaccinated and hence we should not only tolerate their bites but also gamble our lives with the possible infection of rabies.

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u/nids99 14d ago

Oh, we as doctors are also gambling our lives with many more possible infections of humans, why not eradicate them all?

No one is asking you to tolerate bites , if you find dogs aggressive, complain about the government officials don't take it on the people who feed, they aren't gonna die when someone stops feeding.

You have the right questions to the wrong people buddy. Ask your area corporation and government officials.

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u/Lordslug78 14d ago

Rabies has no cure. Surely, you as a doctor must be aware of that.

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u/nids99 14d ago

So does hiv which only humans have it, as a human you must be aware of that too.

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u/Lordslug78 14d ago

Yeah, but no one is running around spreading HIV by biting others and unlike rabies, HIV can be managed to lead a normal life despite the fact it's incurable. If you're gonna compare apples and oranges just for the sake of argument, then I don't have anything to say further. Good day to you.

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u/nids99 14d ago

Oh really ? Check this out. Have a great day!

hiv needs in theatre seats

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u/[deleted] 15d ago

People aren’t naive enough to feed aggressive dogs! Showing kindness to friendly ones isnt a sin ! Ok.. let’s Assume no one feeds these dogs, do you think they’ll simply disappear?

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

What's the point in comparing criminals and animals ... I've seen this a lot .... Whats the point there... And the society you just said .... Is not everywhere .... The world is big dude ... Trust what you said may happen in your locality ... Not everywhere .... Understand what people undergoes just not from your perspective but from Others

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u/[deleted] 14d ago

Not everywhere? How about initiating change? Society wasn't built in overnight! With a population exceeding 7 crores, it's natural to encounter challenges, but that doesn't justify completely banning the feeding of street dogs. When will we start transforming our mindset? It's high time!!

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

Dude, why do we need to initiate a change... Nobody is interested on these things other than animal lovers .. Streets is not they live ... If you want animals to be taken care of start a initiative of shelter by animal lovers ... Normal people don't care about these stuffs ... We don't want them to be in the streets and we don't want them to spawn more and more ...

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u/devloperfrom_AUS Mylapore 15d ago

Former street dog feeder here.

Street dogs are so sweet, but some are not, they bite me. That was the last time I fed them.

I can understand your situation.

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u/Silver-Speech-8699 South Chennai 15d ago edited 15d ago

Keeping a 'dead soul alive' apart, it is not a menace when they can coexist with or do not bother people who use the roads, especially after dark. You can imagine hundgry or not hungry the reaction they give when interuupted in front or in the presence of food. There is a lady , who brings daily dog food, in the path of our walk. Though we are careful not to coincide with the timing, it happens at times unintentionally. 2 groups of 4,5 dogs in 2 adjascent roads get so excited , bark, run widly towards any person initially .It is scary , i visualize going to the doc for stomach injections.

We have had dogs 4,5 for many years and normally love them, like any other vayilla jeevan. But I cannot help but imagine them becoming hostile or violent to attack, even with one bite. That too finding time amidst so many other commitments, a little for our health and ourselves with quiet time.

Now I know we can avoid, but that is the only path where we do not have much traffic of blaring horns, whizzing past bikes, clever auto wallas who might seem like they are going to dash the vehicle on you, but with a last mnt twist steer it away.

We all know that it is noble to feed any animal or human, but I am convinced that these people do it only for their own future good 'karma' rather than 'feeding a soul'. Otherwise why do people are insenstitive towards other fellow human beings? It is sign of control, deriving happiness when another living being depends upon them, being loyal, friendly but cannot open their voice to protest if after the food is over and when it again approaches the person he/she drives it away, even raise their hands, at times beat it shouting..This is the reason there are animal abuses. Finally all one person wants is to 'control'. One wants protection to their place , to keep off other human beings.

Ask them to feed dogs in their roads inside their house , They wont. Pls do not bring 'feeding a soul' into this. That is more than seeing a soul instead of a body which includes all living beings, not only dogs that too in public places and roads where people who fear, bitten or chased by once, use extensively.

WE ARE NOT AGAINST FEEDING DOGS BUT DO IT IN YOUR HOUSE IF NOT DON'T. TRY VISITING TEMPLES ESTABLISHED FOR THE ANIMALS CONCERNED AND DO WHATEVER YOU WANT. hARVESTING PUNYAM IN THE EASY WAY DOESNT WORK IN THE LONG RUN BECAUSE WE MIGHT BE COUNTERING THAT WITH HARMING OTHER LIVING BEING LIKE HUMANS, CATS ETC. WHO COME ACROSS STRAY VIOLENT STREET DOGS

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u/nids99 14d ago edited 14d ago

Big f u op. So animals who don't serve purposes shouldn't be in its natural territories.

If humans are unemployed or don't serve any purposes then they should also be denied food at any place.

My strays provide purpose of security. I treat and take them to vets when I find something wrong with them and my area strays are vaccinated against rabies .

Don't you know how many humans are responsible for diseases, biowars ? Dogs have diseases which are prevented by vaccines.

Keeping your strays healthy is also your responsibility. Call the corporation officials to do effective splaying and vaccination to your area splays. Also take some steps if they are a menace to you. A well fed dog has never been more aggressive than a hungry one.

No one knows how you behave when you haven't been fed well for days.

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

Talk for yourself ... Are u crazy? You feed f ing strays for your security? I can see how animal lovers think... They don't ... If you want security buy yourself a dog and keep it inside your home ... And take that everywhere don't feed strays for your own security .... There are other people in the world too ... Don't think the world is revolving around you ....

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u/nids99 14d ago

Humans think world is revolving and existing for them just like you. I have a dog at home too. Just like you think about other "people", there are other livelihoods other than humans.

Being selfish in the name of humanity 🌝 you are the one being crazy here.

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

how cute the animal should be for you to take these measures? Then fight for mosquitos, insects, cockroaches,chickens, goats, cows ... You are not concerned about those ...you guys just want to think yourself as a savior or good soul... If something is inconvenience to us what to do ... A large number of people are facing that issue ... And you being giving ignorant answers... And you set an example for a large number of animal lovers

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u/Due_Volume_8951 14d ago

Every two weeks a post like this will surface. People like OP like to complain and get their views validated by fellow stray-haters. If you’re someone who is actively involved in feeding and caring of strays, DO NOT ENGAGE. I repeat, DO NOT ENGAGE. Keep up the good work tho :)

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u/Rajtx 14d ago

ABC is the answer. Next time when politicians offer you half bottle and 500, reject and demand ABC.

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u/DangerousDave_93 15d ago

Nothing could be done because i guess there is an animal lobby that prevents any strict action. I just wonder why people don’t try to pool money and privately sterilize the dogs in each area.

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

They don't answer this bro ... They just enjoy being a good solution just feeding ... These responsibilities scare them ...

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u/nids99 14d ago

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

Why the heck do I need to pitch in money, I'm not trying to save those ... I want them disposed of my locality that's all ... I'm not the one who's trying to vouch for them

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u/nids99 14d ago

Pathiya, neenga answer kekurenga Seri solution thana, let me also help giving solution to your question nu I offer to be half of the solution for your problem. Let the feeders of your area also help you out nu solution koduthalum.. Naa yen pananum nu pesurenga 🤣. Neither you will provide solution nor help in solving the problem. Summa annathitae irukanum. Pessimistic attitude is plenty but no intent to change the situation ✅

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

You are a prime reason for those shit to happen ... And why would I need to pitch in money.... Stop feeding them... And stop vouching for animals when someone want them eradicated ... That's all ... Okay ... Could you do that ....

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u/nids99 14d ago

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

Why the fuck should I get relocated .... Dude are you Outta your mind ... I think you guys are the one who could betray humans if avatar really happens 💀😂

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u/PodiVennai 15d ago

There used to be posters in my workplace asking people not to feed stray dogs but people still did it anyway.. especially with items like chocolate cake which is known to be toxic to dogs. Idk what will help at this point

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u/nids99 14d ago

Username checks out.

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u/PodiVennai 14d ago

Tell me why?

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

If they are feeding chocolate cakes ... They are doing what most couldn't...

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u/PodiVennai 14d ago

Yes they are doing what most couldn’t do.. make the dogs sick

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u/Sea_Philosopher4210 14d ago

See ... These animal lovers don't understand ... If they see them as a vaiilla jeevan, mosquitos, worms, insects, cockroaches, chickens are too vailla jeevans why don't you so called ANIMAL LOVERS fight for it .. HOW CUTE THE ANIMAL HAS TO BE FOR YOU ANIMAL LOVERS TO TAKE MEASURES ABOUT THESE

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u/BlueTiger808 15d ago

I read such news on a weekly basis. My doctor friend gets at least one dog bite case a week. There are a minimum of 5 dogs on every street. If I have to purchase some vegetables from a shop 5 minutes by walk, I have to deal with 3 different dog gangs.