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Over the last five years, approximately 15 lakh people across the country have suffered dog bites. In 2025, the number of bite victims stood at 3.69 lakh. In just the first five months of 2026, the figure has already touched 3 lakh. If this trajectory continues, the number of victims is projected to reach 6 lakh by the end of the year.
This transition from watchdogs to trusted confidants has breathed new life into the professional canine care industry, says Bony Paul, founder of Magical K9 Kennel in Puthencruz, Ernakulam.
Rapper Vedan adopted puppy 'Janu' from a street dog shelter, promoting responsible adoption. The shelter aims to rehome stray dogs, with over 30 already adopted.
Authorities can euthanise dangerous dogs posing threats to human life, the Supreme Court ruled, reinforcing stray dog control measures and mandating improved Animal Birth Control centres nationwide.
Decomposed dog carcasses in a public well have disrupted a Kerala drinking water project, forcing the supply of alternative water to 16 families until purification is complete.
Residents suspect anti-social elements deliberately poisoned the dogs and disposed of their bodies in the well
Laura, a sniffer dog with nearly a decade of service at Kochi International Airport, has retired.
A pet dog named Thommichan is being hailed a hero after bravely saving his family and livestock from a cobra attack.
Four doctors, including a superintendent, face charges after a seven-year-old girl died from rabies despite receiving treatment following a dog bite.
A four-year-old boy was injured by a stray dog attack while playing near his home in Thrissur, receiving treatment for cheek and hand wounds.
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