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Stray dogs in India
August 19 , 2025
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- In 2025, Odisha, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan reported the highest numbers of stray dogs relative to their population, with the highest counts per 1,000 persons.
- Odisha tops the list with approx. 39–40 stray dogs per 1,000 persons due to poor waste management and lack of sterilisation.
- Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) has 22.9 stray dogs per 1,000 persons.
- Uttar Pradesh has the highest total stray dog population at over 20 lakh, with high density in urban areas.
- Kerala has about 2.5 lakh stray dogs, with slow progress in sterilisation and vaccination efforts.
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