Animal Welfare Matters

The Animal Welfare Matters service of Dibrugarh Municipality Corporation focuses on ensuring the safety, health, and humane treatment of animals within the city.
It aims to promote coexistence between humans and animals, control stray populations through ethical measures, and uphold laws related to animal rights and welfare.

Objectives of the Service

• Protect and promote the well-being of domestic, stray, and wild animals within municipal limits.
• Implement sterilization and vaccination programs to control stray animal populations humanely.
• Prevent cruelty to animals through regular monitoring, awareness drives, and enforcement of animal protection laws.
• Provide shelter, medical care, and rehabilitation to injured or abandoned animals.
• Encourage responsible pet ownership and registration of companion animals.
• Collaborate with NGOs and veterinary professionals for animal rescue and welfare initiatives.

Key Features in Dibrugarh

• Establishment of a municipal animal care and rehabilitation centre.
• Regular anti-rabies vaccination and sterilization drives across the city.
• 24×7 helpline for reporting injured, abandoned, or stray animals in distress.
• Periodic awareness campaigns on animal welfare and responsible pet care.
• Coordination with animal welfare organizations and veterinary hospitals for emergency response.
• Enforcement of laws against animal cruelty under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act.

Benefits to Citizens

• Safer neighbourhoods through humane control of stray animal populations.
• Healthier environment by reducing the spread of animal-borne diseases.
• Increased civic awareness on animal rights and compassion.
• Quicker response and care for injured or abandoned animals.
• Strengthened partnerships between the community, NGOs, and the municipality for animal protection.