Lucknow hits 70% street dog sterilisation and vaccination success.

A recent survey by HSI/India shows that over 73,000 street dogs have been sterilised and vaccinated. With 70% of the street dog population now sterilised and vaccinated, Lucknow is on track to become Uttar Pradesh’s first city to achieve an 80% sterilisation rate. This success is largely attributed to robust community support, which has been crucial in reaching this high level of sterilization.

“Paving the way for behavioral transformation in societies, community members have played a crucial role”, said Dr. Piyush Patel, Director of Companion Animals and Engagement, HSI/India.

“Along with high-volume dog sterilization, active community education through workshops on rabies awareness and dog behavior has been the key to achieving this milestone,” said Dr. Arvind Rao, additional commissioner, of Lucknow Municipal Corporation.

HSI/India’s “walk-in Saturdays,” which offer free sterilisation and vaccination services for street dogs every Saturday, have made these services accessible to the community. This achievement emphasizes the city’s commitment to humane animal welfare practices and controlling the street dog population.