Delhi's Municipal Corporation Allocates Funds for New Dog Shelter in Dwarka
MCD earmarks funds for Dwarka dog shelter to house over 1,500 aggressive strays
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has allocated funds to construct a dog shelter in Dwarka, which will accommodate over 1,500 aggressive stray dogs. The shelter, costing approximately ₹3.58 crore (around $430,000 USD), is expected to be completed within six months and will feature both enclosed and open spaces for the animals.
- 01The new dog shelter in Dwarka will house over 1,500 aggressive stray dogs.
- 02The project will cost approximately ₹3.58 crore (around $430,000 USD).
- 03Construction is expected to begin soon, with completion anticipated within six months.
- 04The shelter will feature both enclosed and open spaces to provide a natural environment for the dogs.
- 05Aggressive dogs will be examined for rabies and vaccinated before being moved to open areas.
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has approved funding for a new dog shelter in Dwarka, aimed at housing over 1,500 aggressive stray dogs. Located in Dwarka Sector 29, the shelter will cost approximately ₹3.58 crore (around $430,000 USD) and is set to be constructed on a 2.5 to 3-acre plot that currently includes two Animal Birth Control centers and a small pet crematorium. The engineering department is preparing to issue tenders for construction, with the project expected to be completed within six months. The shelter design will include 20% enclosed space and 80% open space to create a more natural environment for the dogs. Aggressive dogs will be brought to the shelter for rabies examination and vaccination before being transitioned to open areas after a brief confinement period.
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This initiative will provide a safe environment for aggressive stray dogs and help manage the stray dog population in Delhi, benefiting both the animals and the local community.
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