Punjab’s First Dog Sanctuary in Ludhiana | 23 Jan 2026

Why in News? 

Punjab has inaugurated its first-ever dog sanctuary in Ludhiana as a pilot initiative to address the growing stray dog problem in a humane and systematic manner. 

Key Points 

• Location: The dog sanctuary has been set up at the Haibowal Dairy Complex in Ludhiana city, Punjab. 
  • Capacity: The facility has the capacity to accommodate around 500 stray dogs. 
• Implementation Authority: The project is being implemented by the Ludhiana Municipal Corporation. 
• Background: Ludhiana has reported a high number of dog bite cases, highlighting the need for a structured and humane solution. 
• Objective: To provide shelter, medical treatment, and care to stray dogs. 
  • Helps in reducing dog bite incidents in urban areas. 
  • Key Feature: Identification and relocation of aggressive or sick dogs. 
• Policy Framework: The initiative follows Supreme Court guidelines related to stray dog management and animal welfare.