The Supreme Court has ordered the removal of stray dogs from Delhi NCR and their relocation to shelter homes to control rabies. Following the order, netizens flooded social media with their views. Some say relocating the dogs will help protect public health, while others believe it is unfair to the animals. Many animal lovers and activists have warned that removing dogs from their natural environment could cause more problems. This has sparked a wider debate about the welfare of stray dogs and the safety of the public.
Netizens React
Netizens have expressed mixed reactions to the court’s move. Some say it is a landmark decision, giving stray dogs a chance for proper care in shelters. Others feel the forced removal is cruel and unjust. As the relocation has not yet begun, many dog lovers hope it will provide an opportunity to care for the animals. Here’s how netizens reacted.
The Supreme Court’s order to remove all dogs from Delhi is deeply unfair & inhumane. 💔
Instead, we need mass vaccination & mass sterilization — the only humane, proven ways to reduce conflicts.
With so many critical issues pending for years — rape cases, corruption, poor…
— Vidit Sharma 🇮🇳 (@TheViditsharma) August 11, 2025
Supreme court ruling to send all #straydogs of delhi NCR region in shelters is a milestone decision. It must be applicable to cities across India. These opportunist, dangerous and unpredictable creature has become a serious threat for commuters. #dogs pic.twitter.com/Iw161YhQMz
— Prashant Ranjan (@pranjan21) August 12, 2025
Welcome #SupremeCourt order that all #straydogs in #Delhi be sent to shelter homes
Man’s best friend abandoned by callous humans lived an unsafe & undignified life
True dog lovers now have an opportunity to look after them in a safe & secure environment #JaiHind pic.twitter.com/Qsp5MqISeI
— Sanjay Bhattacharyya (@AmbSanjay_) August 12, 2025
Supreme court has done severe injustice with today’s order on stray dogs, it literally acting as if we are living in a autocratic country and not a democratic one.
Personal interests seemed to have taken precedence over justice.@BJP4India @narendramodi #delhi pic.twitter.com/aU5GLIptvu— Maxwell (@PeterParkerr77) August 11, 2025
