The Scale Is Staggering
India has the world's largest stray population — estimated at 62 million street dogs and over 20 million stray cats. That's roughly one stray for every 22 Indians. No other country comes close.
ABC Works. The Science Proves It.
Animal Birth Control (ABC) — sterilisation + rabies vaccination — is the only intervention that actually reduces stray populations over time. Not shelters. Not culling. Science.
How ABC Works
- ✓A sterilised dog holds its territory — doesn't reproduce
- ✓Over 5–7 years, the population in that area genuinely declines
- ✓Vaccinated dogs create a buffer against rabies transmission
- ✓The ear-notch identifies that a dog has completed the programme
Cost Per Dog
₹1,500
sterilisation + vaccination
Surgery Duration
45 mins
recovery in mobile van
Post-Op Care
24 hours
supervised recovery period
Effectiveness
5–7 years
to see population decline
The NGO & Vet Ecosystem
Across India, organisations and vets are running serious ABC programmes — but scaling is constrained by budget, vet shortage, and logistical challenges.
Humane Society International India
Leads large-scale Animal Birth Control (ABC) and vaccination campaigns across major Indian metros, focusing on humane population control and rabies prevention. Works closely with governments, veterinarians, and communities to create sustainable, science-backed solutions for managing stray animal populations.
Friendicoes SECA
One of India's oldest and most respected animal welfare organizations, operating in Delhi. Conducts thousands of sterilisation surgeries annually alongside rescue, sheltering, and treatment services, playing a vital role in long-term stray population management and animal care.
Blue Cross of India
A pioneer in India's Animal Birth Control movement, introducing structured sterilisation programmes as early as the 1960s. Based in Chennai, it has shaped national policy frameworks and continues to lead in humane stray management, veterinary care, and awareness initiatives.
Compassion Unlimited Plus Action (CUPA)
Operates a comprehensive ecosystem in Bengaluru combining ABC programmes, rescue operations, and rehabilitation services. Focuses on holistic animal welfare—ensuring not just population control but also recovery, adoption, and long-term care for injured and abandoned animals.
Welfare of Stray Dogs
Mumbai-based NGO dedicated exclusively to sterilisation and vaccination of stray dogs. Unlike traditional shelters, it follows a non-sheltering model, emphasizing efficient, large-scale ABC implementation to control population growth and reduce human-animal conflict in urban areas.
Municipal Programmes
City municipal bodies (Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation & Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike) run large-scale ABC initiatives by contracting veterinary partners and NGOs. These programmes focus on systematic sterilisation, vaccination, and release of stray dogs, forming the backbone of urban animal population control and public health management.
Why Corporates Should Fund This
ABC funding qualifies as valid CSR under India's Companies Act — and delivers real, measurable impact that ESG committees can track and report.
CSR Alignment
- ✓Qualifies under Schedule VII — animal welfare
- ✓Preventive healthcare angle
- ✓Direct rabies prevention impact
Brand Visibility
- ✓"100 dogs sterilised by [Brand] this quarter"
- ✓Strong ESG narrative
- ✓Audit trail and reporting built-in
Audience Fit
- ✓Pet brands (Drools, HUFT, Royal Canin) have natural alignment
- ✓Their buyers = stray welfare advocates
- ✓IT park campuses often fund ABC for their compounds
Help Us End The Stray Crisis
Whether you're an individual, brand, or corporate — every contribution funds real ABC programmes that save lives and reduce suffering across India.