1. ABC CAMPAIGN: Successful Implementation
PFA HYDERABAD
ABC CAMPAIGN: Successful Implementation
16 July 2017

2. ABC - AR
To manage the population of our Indian dogs living on the streets, the government of India has adopted a program suggested by the WHO.
And has come out with a gazette notification in banning completely the killing of dogs.
Killing of dogs is no more an option in the management of stray dog population.

3. ESSENCE OF ABC Sterilise all dogs Protect them against rabies
Release them back in the same area
Program to be conducted in a systematic manner

4. BENEFITS OF ABC No more pups No fear of rabies
Sterilized dogs calm and friendly
Territorial nature ensures no new dogs in the area

5. KEY TO A SUCCESSFUL ABC CAMPAIGN
PUBLIC AWARENESS
POPULATION CENSUS
ROLE OF THE STAKEHOLDERS
TAPPING THE C.A.P SOURCE
SOLUTIONS TO LIKELY PROBLEMS
FOCUS ON THE BIGGER PICTURE

6. PUBLIC AWARENESS Announcement from local authorities
Awareness campaigns
Help from media
Billboards across the city
ABC camps in rural areas

7. POPULATION CENSUS
Survey of the dog population: Calculate the average number of dogs and pups in each area
Selection of a predetermined ‘area’ by using the map of the city, and then moving in sequential order
Use a ‘periphery to centre’ approach
Use a female centred approach

8. ROLES OF STAKE HOLDERS CIVIC BODIES MONITORING COMMITTEE AWO CAPs
COMMUNITY
MEDIA

9. ROLE OF CIVIC BODIES
Sterilise and immunise street dogs with the participation of animal welfare organisations, private individuals and the local authority
Establishment of a sufficient number of dogs pounds including animal kennels/shelters which may be managed by animal welfare organizations
Requisite number of dog vans with ramps for the capture and transportation of street dogs

10. FORMATION OF A COMMITTEE
A monitoring Committee consisting of following persons shall be constituted by local authority
Commissioner/Chief of the local authority, who shall be the ex-officio chairman of the Committee.
A representative of the Public Health Department of the local authority.
A representative of the Animal Welfare Department if any of the local authority.

11. A veterinary doctor
A representative of the district SPCA
At least two representatives from the AWOs operating within the said local authority.

12. An ambulance cum clinical van to be provided as mobile centre for sterilization and immunization
One driver and two trained dog catchers to be provided for each dog van
Incinerators to be installed for disposal of carcasses.
Periodic repair of shelter or pound
Reimbursement of expenses of sterilisation/immunisation to AWOs

13. ROLE OF MONITORING COMMITTEES
Issue instructions for catching, transportation, sheltering, sterilisation, vaccination, treatment and release of sterilized, vaccinated or treated dogs.
Authorize veterinary doctor to decide on the need to put to sleep critically ill or fatally injured or rabid dogs in a painless method by using sodium pentathol.
Create public awareness, solicit co-operation and funding.

14. Provide guidelines to pet dog owners and commercial breeders.
Get a survey done of the number of street dogs by an independent agency.
Take steps for monitoring dog bite cases to ascertain the reasons of dog bite, the area where it took place and whether it was from a stray or a pet dog.
Keep a watch on the national and international development in the field of research pertaining to development of vaccines and cost effective methods of sterilization etc.

15. ROLE OF AWOs
Contributing to public awareness and understanding through campaigns.
Helping to obtain resources to contribute in a practical way to the design and successful implementation of dog control programmes.
Handling and kennelling dogs and the implementation of sterilisation programmes.

16. The captured dogs shall be brought to the dog kennels/dog pounds managed by the Animal Welfare Organizations (AWOs).
The dogs will be sterilized/vaccinated under the supervision of the veterinarians of the hospital run by the SPCA, AWO or other dog shelters.
The dogs shall be released at the same place or locality from where they were captured and the date, time and place of their release shall be recorded.

17. ROLE OF CAPs
PFA Hyderabad issues COMMUNITY ANIMAL PROTECTOR (CAP) Identity Cards to caretakers of animals, who can help with ABC through:
Awareness programmes in schools, colleges, companies and community centres
By bringing the dogs to the dog catching van or to the ABC centre.
Ensuring that all the dogs in their respective localities are vaccinated and sterilized.

18. ROLE OF THE COMMUNITY
Acceptance of responsibility for dogs of their locality and for any offsprings they may produce, for the duration of their lifetime.
To ensure that the welfare of the dogs, including behavioural needs, and protection from infectious diseases and unwanted reproduction
To coordinate with local authorities to ensure that the dogs are clearly identified and released back safely after sterilization.
To ensure that the dogs do not pose a problem to the community and/or the environment.

19. ROLE OF THE MEDIA
To sensitize, inform and educate the community about the effectiveness of ABC in reducing dog population and eradicating rabies

20. TAPPING THE C.A.P SOURCE
PFA Hyderabad issues COMMUNITY ANIMAL PROTECTOR (CAP) Identity Cards to caretakers of animals
This helps in building an army of animal welfare activists across the city.

21. HOW A CAP CAN HELP
Awareness programmes in schools, colleges, companies and community centres
By bringing the dogs to the dog catching van or to the ABC centre.
Ensuring that all the dogs in their respective localities are vaccinated and sterilized.
Assisting other CAPs in successful implementation of the program

22. LIKELY PROBLEMS DOG BITES UNCONVINCED NEIGHBOURS DOG ESCAPES
AGGRESSIVE DOG LOVERS

23. SOLUTIONS
Public education programmes focussed on appropriate dog-directed behaviour for reducing dog bite prevalence
Focused training should be provided to CAPs and volunteers handling dogs to prevent dog escapes
Enrol the community to prevent conflicts and for peaceful coexistence of animals and humans.
Dip into your resource pool across the country for smooth operation of the ABC programme.

24. CHALLENGE
THIS PROGRAM NEEDS TO RUN CONSISTENTLY OVER A MINIMUM OF 3-5 YEARS BEFORE WE SEE RESULTS
UPTO THE AWO TO KEEP UP THE MORALE OF THE ENTIRE TEAM.
REMEMBER YOU ARE THE FIRST & MAYBE THE LAST LINE OF DEFENCE OF YOUR CITY DOGS.

25. THE BIGGER PICTURE
TO FACILITATE THE ABC PROGRAM WITH SUSTAINABLE PLANNING
TO INVOLVE ALL STAKE HOLDERS TO TAKE OWNERSHIP OF THE PROJECT
TO BE THE PIVOT BETWEEN ALL THE STAKEHOLDERS TO ENSURE SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM.

26. QUESTIONS?