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Kozhikode City Strays Shelter Plan Hindered by Land Scarcity
✍️ The Hindu
🗓 27 Jul 2026, 06:07 AM
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Kozhikode Corporation’s plan to set up multiple small shelters for stray dogs faces a major hurdle as suitable land remains hard to secure, according to animal welfare groups.
Kozhikode Corporation has announced a project to establish a network of small shelters for stray dogs across the city. The initiative aims to provide safe housing and basic care for the animal population. However, animal welfare bodies have warned that the availability of land is the biggest obstacle to the project’s implementation. Local opposition and the scarcity of suitable plots could delay or even halt the construction of the shelters.
The corporation plans to deploy shelters at multiple locations, but securing the necessary land has proven difficult. Animal welfare groups emphasize that without adequate space, the shelters cannot meet the required standards for animal welfare. They also point out that community resistance could further complicate land acquisition.
The project’s success hinges on resolving these land issues, with stakeholders calling for a coordinated effort between the corporation, municipal authorities, and local residents to identify and secure appropriate sites.
The corporation plans to deploy shelters at multiple locations, but securing the necessary land has proven difficult. Animal welfare groups emphasize that without adequate space, the shelters cannot meet the required standards for animal welfare. They also point out that community resistance could further complicate land acquisition.
The project’s success hinges on resolving these land issues, with stakeholders calling for a coordinated effort between the corporation, municipal authorities, and local residents to identify and secure appropriate sites.