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If you feed or look after street dogs in Pune, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) runs an Animal Birth Control (ABC) programme that sterilises and vaccinates them. This guide explains how it works, how you can help, what the law does not allow, and who to contact. For more on caring for dogs, visit our dog hub.
How PMC’s ABC programme works
PMC’s ABC programme sterilises and vaccinates dogs and cats. [S1] PMC’s Dog Squad catches street dogs, they are vaccinated against rabies, and they are released back to the place where they were captured within five days. [S1] The right ear of each sterilised dog is notched so it can be recognised. [S1]
PMC states that the programme has reduced the birth rate of stray dogs by 42.87% since 2018. [S1]
How you can help
- Help the municipal corporation identify stray dogs in your area so they can be sterilised. [S1]
- PMC asks each society to adopt at least one stray dog and take responsibility for its feeding, sterilisation and vaccination. [S1]
To report a street dog for sterilisation or any stray dog issue, use PMC’s complaint channels: [S2]
- Online: complaint.pmc.gov.in or pmccare.in, or the PMCCARE app
- Toll free: 1800 1030 222
- WhatsApp: 9689900002, or the WhatsApp bot 8888251001
- Email: feedback@punecorporation.org
ABC contacts listed by PMC: Vijay Ovhal, 98901 46832, and Universal Animal Welfare Association, 8655455100. [S1]
What is not allowed
PMC lists these as offences under the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023: [S1]
- removing lactating females with their puppies
- removing puppies under six months old
- removing dogs that are already sterilised
- moving dogs from one place to another
- relocating dogs outside city limits
Nationally, the Animal Welfare Board of India’s ABC handbook also says that sterilised dogs are released where they were caught, and that every sterilised dog must get an anti-rabies vaccination. [S3]
Other PMC veterinary contacts
- Veterinary Section: 02025501236, 02025501237 [S1]
- Dead animal pickup, 24/7: 7020364459, 9022094073 [S1]
The Pawsitive Hoomans Take
If you feed a group of street dogs, the most useful thing you can do is make sure every one of them is sterilised and vaccinated. Report unsterilised dogs (no ear notch) through PMC’s complaint channels, keep a note of the date, and check that the dogs come back to the same spot. If your society hasn’t adopted a dog yet, PMC’s own suggestion is a good starting point.
🐾 Looking after a community dog? You can keep its vaccination dates and records in a free Pet Passport.
Frequently asked questions
Does PMC sterilise street dogs in Pune?
Yes. PMC’s ABC programme sterilises and vaccinates dogs and cats, and releases them back where they were caught. [S1]
How long before a sterilised dog is returned?
PMC says dogs are released back to the place where they were captured within five days. [S1]
How do I report a street dog for sterilisation in Pune?
Use complaint.pmc.gov.in, pmccare.in or the PMCCARE app, call 1800 1030 222, or WhatsApp 9689900002. [S2]
Can a society remove street dogs from its area?
PMC lists moving dogs from one place to another and relocating them outside city limits as offences under the ABC Rules, 2023. [S1]
Sources and last checked
- [S1] Pune Municipal Corporation, Veterinary Department – pmc.gov.in – Last checked: 03-10-2026
- [S2] Pune Municipal Corporation, eFAQ – Veterinary – efaq.pmc.gov.in – Last checked: 03-10-2026
- [S3] Animal Welfare Board of India, ABC Handbook (February 2025) – awbi.gov.in (PDF) – Last checked: 03-10-2026
Disclaimer: PawsitiveHoomans is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with the Pune Municipal Corporation. This is not legal advice. If an animal is injured or unwell, contact a veterinarian.