A NOVEL
Six Lanes of Kamathipura
PUBLIC POLICY
Dog Lovers vs Dog Haters
PUBLIC POLICY
Dog Lovers vs Dog Haters
Who Is Right, Who Is Wrong, Where Does the Law Stand, and What Is the Real Solution to India's Street Dog Crisis?
India's street-dog debate examined from both sides — compassion, fear, rabies, the law, and a case for a solution that protects animals and people at once.
Dog Lovers vs Dog Haters is a public-policy investigation by Indian author Parvind Kumar into India's increasingly heated street-dog debate. It looks at why people develop affection or hostility toward street dogs, how India's large free-roaming dog population developed, and what happens when dog bites, rabies fears, and feeding practices collide in dense urban environments.
The book examines India's legal and regulatory framework, the responsibilities of municipalities, feeders and pet owners, sterilization and vaccination programs, and international approaches to free-roaming dogs — arguing that animal welfare and human safety shouldn't be treated as mutually exclusive goals.
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: Why India Has So Many Street Dogs: Population, urban food sources, and territory.
- Chapter 2: Compassion and Fear: Why people feed street dogs, and why others feel unsafe around them.
- Chapter 3: Rabies and Public Health: The real risks, and who is most vulnerable.
- Chapter 4: What the Law Actually Says: Courts, municipalities, and the current regulatory framework.
- Chapter 5: Toward a Real Solution: Sterilization, vaccination, and models for peaceful coexistence.
Reviews & Testimonials
★★★★★
“Finally a book that treats both sides of this argument seriously.”
— Reader Review★★★★★
“Clear-eyed about the law and the public-health stakes, without demonizing either side.”
— Public Policy Review