sterilisation

Efforts to sterilize and vaccinate community dogs have been intensified in Perambalur. The initiative aims to manage dog populations and improve public health.

The district panchayat has introduced a plan to address the street dog issue, including the ABC programme, establishing more shelters for dogs undergoing sterilisation, and making pet dog licensing mandatory.

Leah Spasova, a psychologist denied sterilisation on the NHS, successfully challenged the decision through the health ombudsman, sparking debate over unequal access to the procedure for women compared to men. Critics argue funding refusals and strict eligibility criteria violate bodily autonomy, while others cite medical concerns for tighter controls.