Last checked against official sources on 23-10-2026. Phone numbers change; if one doesn’t work, use the MCD311 app.
Need to report a street dog problem in Delhi? Which number to call depends on who runs your area: the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) covers most of the city, while the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) covers central New Delhi. This guide lists the official contacts and explains what to say. For more on caring for dogs, visit our dog hub.
Delhi street dog complaint numbers at a glance
| Who | Contact | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| MCD helpline (CCR) | 155305 [S1] | Any civic complaint in MCD areas |
| MCD311 app | MCD’s official complaints app [S1] [S2] | Complaints with photo, location and status tracking |
| MCD Veterinary Services (Rabies Control Programme) | 011-23226724, 9717787377, ddvsrcpmcd@gmail.com [S3] | Sterilisation, vaccination, follow-ups |
| NDMC (stray dogs) | 8750034187; 011-23348300, 23348301 [S4] | Street dogs in NDMC areas |
If you live in an MCD area
- Call 155305, MCD’s helpline, or file the complaint on the MCD311 app. [S1] The app lets you add photos and the location, and track your complaint’s status. [S2]
- For sterilisation or vaccination, contact MCD’s Deputy Director (Veterinary Services), Rabies Control Programme: 011-23226724, 9717787377 or ddvsrcpmcd@gmail.com. [S3] These details are from a February 2024 MCD notice, so they may have changed.
- Keep your complaint number and follow up if nothing happens.
MCD runs street dog sterilisation through NGOs it appoints, ward by ward. [S3] For how that works, see our guide to street dog sterilisation in Delhi.
If you live in an NDMC area
NDMC lists a stray dogs contact under its public health services: 8750034187, or 011-23348300 and 23348301. NDMC says complaints will be attended within 24 hours of receipt. [S4]
What to say when you complain
- The exact location: street, block, nearest landmark and pin code.
- How many dogs, and whether any have a notched or clipped ear, which usually means they’ve already been sterilised.
- The problem: dogs not sterilised, an injured or sick dog, a dog that has bitten someone, or puppies needing vaccination.
- Photos or a short video, and your phone number.
What the Supreme Court has ordered
- 22 August 2025: the Supreme Court modified its earlier order for Delhi-NCR. Dogs that are picked up must be sterilised, immunised and released back in the same area, except dogs that are rabid, suspected to be rabid, or aggressive. [S5] [S6]
- The same order asked for dedicated feeding spots in each municipal ward, with feeding restricted elsewhere, and for helplines to report violations. [S5] [S6]
- 7 November 2025: the Court directed that stray dogs be removed from schools, colleges, hospitals, sports complexes, bus depots and railway stations, sterilised and vaccinated, and moved to shelters rather than released back there; these campuses are to be fenced. [S7]
The case is still being heard, so check for later orders before relying on these.
If a street dog bites someone
- Wash the wound immediately with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. [S8]
- Go to a hospital the same day for rabies post-exposure treatment: a course of rabies vaccine, and immunoglobulin for severe bites. [S8]
- Then report the dog to MCD on 155305 or the MCD311 app [S1], with the exact location.
The Pawsitive Hoomans Take
A complaint with a precise location, photos and a count of dogs gets acted on faster than a phone call saying “there are dogs on my street”. Use the MCD311 app so there’s a record, and if a group of neighbours raises the same issue, send one joint complaint.
🐾 Looking after a community dog? Keep its sterilisation and rabies vaccination dates in a free Pet Passport, and use the Vaccination Tracker for its yearly rabies shot. In Mumbai? See the Mumbai street dog complaint numbers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MCD complaint number for street dogs in Delhi?
MCD’s helpline is 155305, and you can also use the MCD311 app. [S1]
Whom do I call for dog sterilisation in Delhi?
MCD’s Veterinary Services, Rabies Control Programme: 011-23226724 or 9717787377. [S3]
Can MCD remove street dogs from my area permanently?
Under the Supreme Court’s 22 August 2025 order, sterilised and vaccinated dogs go back to the same area, except rabid or aggressive dogs. [S5] [S6] Dogs found in schools, hospitals, bus depots and railway stations are to be moved to shelters under the 7 November 2025 order. [S7]
Whom do I call in central New Delhi?
NDMC: 8750034187, or 011-23348300 and 23348301. [S4]
Sources and last checked
- [S1] Municipal Corporation of Delhi, pet dog registration citizen portal (help desk: helpline 155305, MCD311 app) – mcdonline.nic.in – Last checked: 23-10-2026
- [S2] Municipal Corporation of Delhi, official account on X, MCD 311 app – x.com/MCD_Delhi – Last checked: 23-10-2026
- [S3] Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Department of Veterinary Services, public notice on sterilisation and immunisation of stray dogs (February 2024) – mcdonline.nic.in (PDF) – Last checked: 23-10-2026
- [S4] New Delhi Municipal Council, Public health and other services – ndmc.gov.in – Last checked: 23-10-2026
- [S5] Supreme Court Observer, SC says earlier order on strays ‘harsh’, allows release of sterilised dogs (22-08-2025) – scobserver.in – Last checked: 23-10-2026
- [S6] All India Radio News, SC: stray dogs to return to territory after sterilisation, immunisation (22-08-2025) – newsonair.gov.in – Last checked: 23-10-2026
- [S7] Supreme Court Observer, Supreme Court’s latest order keeps stray dog issue on a short leash (on the 07-11-2025 order) – scobserver.in – Last checked: 23-10-2026
- [S8] 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 MCD, NDMC or any government body. This is general information, not legal or medical advice.