Sir, 

This is regarding the statement by Dr. Krishnappa, Chief Veterinary Officer, concerning the public bringing stray dogs directly to the sterilisation centre (SOM dated Nov. 3). 

While I appreciate the initiative to expand the sterilisation drive, asking residents to capture and transport stray dogs is neither practical nor safe. 

Most citizens lack the training, equipment and appropriate vehicles required to handle free-roaming animals, which presents safety risks to both the public and the animals. 

I urge the Vet to reconsider this approach and engage a trained, dedicated agency to oversee the capture and transportation of stray dogs.  

This would establish a safer and more effective process, allowing residents to report stray dogs in their neighbourhoods without having to handle them directly. 

—Jayathirtha Rao 

Hebbal 

3.11.2026