Worrisome decline
The Hindu
Annual stray dog count and ABC surgeries by Greater Chennai Corporation show a decline in capturing efforts from 2021-2024.
The annual count of stray dogs caught and Animal Birth Control (ABC) surgeries by the Greater Chennai Corporation from 2021-2024 (up to February 15, 2024) reveals a slight decline in capturing efforts.
According to data from the civic body, the number of strays caught in January 2024 is 1,427. Whereas in 2023, 1,573 were caught in the same month, and 1,763 in the previous year. This indicates a decline in the trend.
In 2021, a total of 16,144 stray dogs were caught, with the highest numbers in February (1,352) and March (1,524).
In 2022, the total number of stray dogs caught increased to 20,559, peaking in July (1,841) and November (1,797).
In 2023, the trend shifted slightly, with a total of 19,640 stray dogs caught. March (1,912) and July (1,862) saw the highest numbers
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