The street dogs, from cute little pups to the most threateningly big dogs, are a part of any Indian city.... just like you and me. These creatures form an integral part of our everyday life and it is impossible to imagine the streets without street dogs.
Most of the kids playing cricket on the streets, experience an irresistible urge to throw stones at street dogs. This urge is induced by the mere site of these creatures. For them, this is an act of amusement.For the grown ups, these urban beasts are nothing more than nuisance. For some, these are a menace.
Living in a society where one finds it difficult to identify his neighbour as a fellow human being, it is not possible to expect everyone to view these animals with compassion. While we continuously harass these dogs either deliberately or otherwise, we find it extremely difficult to tolerate any reaction from their side.
We have always looked down upon these creatures with contempt, and disgust. Now, we have gone a little too far.
Attacks by street dogs on a few human children in the past few days evoked quick response from the government. The same government that takes years to resolve any life-saving matter has swiftly acted to kill thousands. Since it is the dogs which are at the receiving end, nobody cares. Many even appreciate the move.
Survival is the ultimate goal for all of us. It is dangerous to let rabid dogs to live in the streets. It is indeed a threat to our children. But, does this justify the merciless carnage of thousands of street dogs?
Is there no other solution to this problem?
Apparently, there are!! So many ways by which we can make the streets safe for both our children and these unfortunate city-dwellers. The government though has chosen to ignore them for the sight of a thousand canine cadavers pleases a few.
