GCC Vaccinates Over 1.5 Lakh Stray Dogs in 72 Days; Drive Reaches 75% Completion

The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) has vaccinated 1,50,303 stray dogs and administered parasite-removal treatments to them as part of its efforts to make Chennai rabies-free. The drive covered 75% of its target of 2 lakh stray dogs in 72 days, from August 11 to October 21.

The intensive vaccination campaign aims to prevent the spread of rabies and protect public health. Under the initiative, stray dogs across several GCC zones received anti-rabies vaccinations and endectoparasiticidal treatments.

Zone-Wise Stray Dog Vaccination Details

The number of stray dogs treated in various zones includes:

Ambattur: 21,844

Madhavaram: 15,038

Thiru-Vi-Ka Nagar: 13,849

Perungudi: 12,752

Tondiarpet: 12,477

Tiruvottiyur: 12,313

Anna Nagar: 11,895

Kodambakkam: 10,131

Royapuram: 8,598

Teynampet: 7,782

Manali: 7,200

Alandur: 4,343

Sholinganallur: 4,153

Adyar: 3,985

Valasaravakkam: 3,943

GCC Urges Public to Cooperate

The vaccination campaign is continuing in the remaining areas as the civic body works towards achieving its target of treating 2 lakh stray dogs.

The GCC has urged residents, pet owners and animal welfare activists to cooperate with the initiative and make use of the special vaccination camps. Public participation is expected to help strengthen rabies prevention efforts and improve animal health across Chennai.

The corporation aims to complete the campaign and advance its goal of making Chennai a safer, rabies-free city.