Greater Chennai Corporation to impose ₹25,000 fine on residents who abandon pet dogs
Fine collection will begin after the resolution is approved by the Corporation Council. The stray dog population has increased in several zones of the city owing to people abandoning their pets
The Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) plans to impose a fine of ₹25,000 on residents who abandon their pet dogs in the city. Once the Corporation Council approves the resolution in its next meeting, the fine collection will commence. Residents currently do not face any fines for abandoning their dogs. The stray dog population has reportedly risen in several parts of the city due to pet abandonment.
The GCC has registered 1,15,548 pets across 15 zones, out of which 78,328 have received pet licenses with microchips. To combat rabies, the corporation conducted an anti-rabies vaccine (ARV) drive last year for 1.47 lakh dogs and aims to cover 2 lakh dogs this year. A mass ARV and endecto parasiticidal camp will commence on August 11, starting in Tiruvottiyur, Manali, and Tondiarpet zones.
The camp, targeting 3,000 dogs per day, aims to vaccinate 2 lakh dogs within 75 working days. Stray dog-related complaints have been received from 15,477 residents in the first six months of 2026, with Tondiarpet receiving the highest number of complaints, amounting to 1,869. Other areas like Manali, Madhavaram, Royapuram, and Thiru.
Vi. Ka. Nagar have also reported over 1,000 complaints each. The GCC has seized 26,498 dogs for animal birth control in the last six months. Residents are advised to report civic issues related to dogs by contacting the GCC helpline at 1913.
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