Source: TH
Context: The Supreme Court of India has agreed to hear different perspectives to find a humane and long-lasting solution to conflicts between humans and stray dogs, particularly in the state of Kerala.
- The court was responding to a plea by the Kannur district panchayat to euthanize stray dogs deemed to be “suspected rabid” and “extremely dangerous.”
Two views:
- View 1: Advocates representing the district panchayat highlighted the case of an 11-year-old boy who was fatally attacked by stray dogs. Several such cases of dog attacks have come across throughout India.
- View 2: Animal rights activists emphasized that local authorities should strictly implement animal birth control rules and prevent cruelty towards stray dogs. Instances of hanging, poisoning, and drowning of stray dogs have been reported, and activists are advocating for their protection
The ethical issues involved in the human-stray dog conflict include the treatment of animals, the balance between human safety and animal rights, and the implementation of effective and humane solutions.
Use: The issue can be taken as a case study from the ethical point of view and dilemmas involved in finding a humane solution.
