Pune: Why PMC Is Planning Private Shelters for Stray Dogs; Check Rs 103 Daily Payment Plan

Pune, 12th August 2026: The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) plans to rope in animal welfare organisations to establish and operate private shelters for stray and free-roaming dogs in and around the city.

The civic body has invited proposals from organisations recognised by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) to establish shelters on their own land or rented premises, either within or outside the PMC limits. Selected organisations will be responsible for housing and caring for stray dogs at these facilities.

The PMC will pay Rs 103 per dog per day to the organisations for the care and maintenance of dogs housed at the shelters.

The move comes amid growing concerns over stray dog attacks and follows directions issued by the Supreme Court to the Centre to formulate a uniform mechanism for managing stray dogs across the country. The Centre subsequently issued standard operating procedures for preventing the presence of stray dogs and attacks on the premises of public institutions, including schools, colleges, hospitals, sports complexes, bus stations and railway stations.

Under the guidelines, stray dogs found on such premises are to be caught with the assistance of local civic authorities, sterilised, vaccinated and shifted to designated shelters.

Following these directions, the PMC’s Veterinary Department has issued a public notice inviting proposals from eligible organisations. Each shelter will be allowed to accommodate a maximum of 100 dogs and must have the necessary infrastructure on a plot measuring around 70 feet by 40 feet.

The number of shelters will be decided based on the PMC’s requirements. Selected organisations will be entrusted with operating the shelters for five years.

The organisations will have to strictly follow the standard operating procedures and animal welfare guidelines prescribed by the AWBI. They must also hold a valid AWBI registration certificate and ensure that it remains renewed throughout the period of operation.

The initiative is aimed at strengthening the PMC’s capacity to manage stray dogs while ensuring their sterilisation, vaccination and proper care in accordance with prescribed animal welfare standards.