Giant ‘Cat’ and ‘Dog’ Mark Teacher’s Day With Lesson on ABCs: Animal Birth Control
Ahead of Teacher’s Day (5 September), two PETA India and Aashray Foundation supporters wearing cat and dog costumes rolled out a blackboard and held a class in Chandigarh to help passers-by brush up on their ABCs: animal birth control. The pup professor and kitty tutor reminded everyone that having companion animals sterilised helps them lead longer, healthier lives – and is the single most effective way to combat the homeless-animal crisis.
Over 60 million homeless dogs and cats are living on the streets in India, where many go hungry, are deliberately injured or killed, get hit by vehicles, or are abused in other ways. A further 8.8 million are in shelters due to a lack of suitable homes. The solution is as easy as ABC: animal birth control. Sterilised animals are also less likely to develop cancer of the reproductive system, and in the case of neutered males, they are less likely to roam or fight.
According to the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, under The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960, the sterilisation and immunisation of community dogs is to be carried out by the respective local bodies, such as municipal corporations, municipalities, or panchayats. PETA India encourages guardians to get their animal companions sterilised so that puppies and kittens who have already been born have the best chance at finding a good home.
