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If you need help with a street dog in Chennai, the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is the first point of contact. This guide gives the official complaint number, the GCC Animal Birth Control (ABC) centres and their phone numbers, and how GCC’s programme works. For more on caring for dogs, visit our dog hub.
The Chennai street dog complaint number is 1913, the Greater Chennai Corporation’s complaint line. [S1]
Chennai street dog complaint number: 1913
GCC’s complaint number is 1913. [S1] GCC says stray dogs are caught based on complaints from the public and identified hotspot areas. [S2]
GCC’s ABC centres
GCC runs 5 ABC centres. [S2] The contacts listed by GCC are: [S1]
- Pulianthope: Dr. V. Kannadhasan, 9445200612
- Lloyds Colony: Dr. T. Dison Eben Raj, 9445026043
- Kannammapet: Dr. V. Sri Vidhya, 9677029726
- Meenambakkam: Dr. T. Ajeeth Kumar, 9894372656
- Sholinganallur: Dr. M. Manikandan, 8825924703
How GCC’s sterilisation programme works
- Stray dogs are sterilised, vaccinated against rabies and released to the same area, as per the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023. [S2]
- GCC says it uses sixteen specially designed dog vehicles, with 5 dog catchers in each zone. [S2]
- Dogs get a collar with a QR code and a microchip. [S2]
- Visibly pregnant dogs, pups and recently whelped dogs are not caught. [S2]
GCC says it has been sterilising community dogs since 1996. [S3] It also runs zone-level mass vaccination against rabies. [S2]
What to tell them when you call
Give the exact location, a landmark, how many dogs, and what the problem is (unsterilised dogs, a dog that looks unwell, or a bite). A photo helps if you’re reporting online or by WhatsApp. If a dog is badly injured, also contact a local vet or rescue group, since the ABC centres are focused on sterilisation and vaccination.
If a street dog bites someone
- Wash the wound immediately with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. [S4]
- Go to a hospital the same day for rabies treatment: a course of rabies vaccine, and immunoglobulin for severe bites. [S4]
- Then report the dog to GCC on 1913 with the exact location. [S1]
Other GCC pet services
GCC also runs pet clinics and issues pet licences. See our guides to free GCC pet clinics in Chennai and getting a pet licence in Chennai.
The Pawsitive Hoomans Take
Save 1913 and the number of the ABC centre in your zone now, before you need them. If you feed street dogs, check whether they have a collar or notch; if not, report them so they can be sterilised and vaccinated.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Chennai Corporation complaint number for street dogs?
1913. [S1]
Where are GCC’s ABC centres?
Pulianthope, Lloyds Colony, Kannammapet, Meenambakkam and Sholinganallur. [S1]
Are sterilised street dogs returned to the same area in Chennai?
Yes. GCC says they are released to the same area, as per the ABC Rules, 2023. [S2]
Does GCC catch pregnant dogs or puppies?
No. Visibly pregnant dogs, pups and recently whelped dogs are not caught. [S2]
Sources and last checked
- [S1] Greater Chennai Corporation, Veterinary – ABC Centers – chennaicorporation.gov.in – Last checked: 03-10-2026
- [S2] Greater Chennai Corporation, Veterinary – About – chennaicorporation.gov.in – Last checked: 03-10-2026
- [S3] Greater Chennai Corporation, Chennai – Care for Animals Project – chennaicorporation.gov.in (PDF) – Last checked: 03-10-2026
- [S4] World Health Organization, Rabies fact sheet – who.int – Last checked: 23-10-2026
Disclaimer: PawsitiveHoomans is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with the Greater Chennai Corporation. If an animal is injured or unwell, contact a veterinarian.