This petition stems from a deeply personal concern about the use of spiked fences in our parks. We have seen many dogs often get injured, sometimes fatally, by these hazardous design elements. The suffering these innocents endure after being impaled or disembowelled on a spike is intense, brutal, and cruel. Humans also are prone to injury from these same barriers. 

This situation is not just a matter of concern for pet owners or lovers, it poses a threat to public safety and emblematic of human sensitivity towards other living beings. It is worth noting that spikes on fences, according to a study published by the International Journal of Environmental Research & Public Health, significantly increased the potential risk of injury in public areas [R].

We firmly believe that this painful issue should be included in the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (PCA). It's high time we reconsidered our urban design choices and sought humane, safer approaches. The design of future public constructions must rule out the use of spikes or similar hazardous features.

The Bangalore SPCA has already raised concerns about this issue, citing instances where dogs have gotten stuck and impaled on these fences, leading to painful deaths. The medical cost of recovery for one such cruelly caught dog was over ₹1.5 lakhs. SPC has written a specific letter to Cubbonpark and horticulture department to ensure that this is addressed and future fences are made more safely.
  
To address this issue, we propose two immediate actions:
 1. Remove Spikes and Sharp Edges:
 Ensure that all fences around the city, especially in public parks and buildings, have smooth edges and no spikes. If spikes are already present, weld and file them away immediately for safety.
 
2. Update Engineering SOPs: Incorporate designs that prioritize animal and human safety in BBMP(or municipal corporations), UDD, Smart Cities,  and PWD engineering manuals. Town & Country Planning Depts,NHRA and RERA type of organisations must also change their specs.  We are happy to provide examples of humane fence designs.

It is crucial that BBMP takes a strong stance on this issue, making a small change that can significantly impact many lives. We request confirmation that:
- The present work will be done on priority and on a war footing.
- This design will be incorporated in all future BBMP and PWD fence constructions to prevent such fatalities 

We cannot afford to delay this any further. The continued use of spiked fences is not only cruel but also reflects poorly on our city's compassion.

Let's create a safer community not only for us humans, but also our beloved pets and local wildlife. We call upon our policy makers, relevant government bodies and everyone who cares about animal safety to support this urgent need to replace spiked fences in our parks with safer alternatives. Please sign this petition and further the cause of a compassionate and safe society. 

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 Suggested fence design .