Stray dog makes flight abort take off

stray dogs

A few days ago we reported how the Hospicio in Margoa recorded 2,130 dog bite cases this year, so far. The menace of these stray dogs goes beyond the dog bites. One of those stray dogs has now caused a flight at the Dabolim International Airport to suddenly abort take off. Fortunately, no one was […]

2,130 stray dog bite cases in Margao, this year

Stray Dog

Goa’s ‘stray dog bite’ menace seems to be growing at an alarmingly terrifying pace. According to a TOI Goa report, Hospicio hospital in Mapusa registered 2130 dog bite cases for this year, so far. That’s an average of more than 6 bites a day. However, the Margao Municipal council seems to be in denial of […]

Menace of Strays – Mission Curb, Mission Impossible?

Population ‘Canine’ Control The Goa Small Animal Rescue Management Scheme, working to control the increase in the stray dog population, was launched in July 2015. It has achieved its aim so far by providing 90-100 per cent subsidy on anti-rabies vaccinations, sterilization, construction of sheds and purchase of vehicles for strays. The scheme works under […]