In response to rising concerns over stray dogs at Chennai International Airport, authorities have partnered with an animal welfare NGO to tackle the issue through a new, round-the-clock programme. This initiative stations NGO teams in rotational shifts across the airport premises, ensuring 24-hour surveillance to protect passengers from dog-related disturbances while safeguarding the animals from harm or abuse.
Chennai Airport has become the first airport in India to set up a dedicated dog safety and care centre on its grounds. Stray dogs have increasingly been spotted around both domestic and international terminals, causing discomfort and fear among passengers, airline staff, and security personnel. The problem has sparked widespread discussion on social media, leading to media attention and pressure on officials to act.
Earlier efforts included collaboration with local civic bodies to capture about 40 stray dogs for anti-rabies vaccination and sterilisation as part of an animal birth control programme. However, despite these measures, the stray dog population near the airport grew, affecting not only regular travelers but also VIPs.
The new initiative emphasizes humane treatment—teams will continuously monitor, capture, sterilize, vaccinate, and care for the dogs while intervening against any animal cruelty on site. This program aims to strike a delicate balance between passenger safety and animal welfare, setting a precedent for other airports across India.
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