Thiruvananthapuram Corporation’s dog shelters face opposition from nearby panchayats
The Thiruvananthapuram municipal corporation’s plan to keep around 200 stray dogs in a private shelter at Kuttichal has drawn objections from the local panchayat, which opposes the facility. The disagreement highlights tension between the corporation and neighboring local bodies over the location and management of dog‑care shelters. The corporation says the shelter is needed for rescued dogs, while the panchayat worries about noise and sanitation.