Compassion v fear: Delhi divided over feeding stray dogs
Published: 9/2/2025

Tensions rise in Delhi as residents clash over feeding stray dogs. Following a recent Supreme Court order, animal lovers face hostility for taking care of strays while others express fear of aggressive dogs. With no official count of the estimated million strays in Delhi, concerns have grown over dog bites and attacks, leading to debates on how to manage the population. As authorities seek to address the issue through sterilization and vaccination programs, activists emphasize the urgency of creating designated feeding areas to protect both animals and caretakers.



