Add Pet Crematoria, make it 24/7, enable shelters/hospital for free rescue cremation

The Issue

Where and how do dead animals get disposed of in the city? 

Community animals & Pets should be interred with dignity, yet eco-sensitively. Caregivers should have some empathetic yet civic access and facilities in this sad time. We request the BBMP to make the BBMP Pet Crematorium at Sumanahalli both 24/7 and better publicised in order to avoid illegal dumping or  incorrect burial across civic sites. After many years, BBMP finally operationalised its crematorium for animals, and it is both useful and  appreciated.

We also require at least two more city cremation facilities for animals . In a large city, having one in a far away zone is inadequate. This issue is relevant not only to pets but community animals who pass away. 

In addition , we request the BBMP to support free cremation for shelter/rescuers/roadkills and BBMP Health- so  any institutions dealing with dead rescues/animals like vet clinics, animal shelters, garbage collectors, to mandatorily collect and deposit the dogs ONLY at the Pet Crematorium for hygienic cremation. Dogs that die on the road are dumped in landfills by BBMP local garbage collectors and that is bad for city groundwater. Please ensure a system to collate and cremate these poor stray or ownerless dogs as well. From a health perspective and for citizens safety , this is not only  important but critical . There should be no charges to shelters & rescuers  like CUPA, CARE, Alai etc  who receive so many trauma cases everyday as they are doing a Good Samaritan service to us -and instead pay a price for that. We know that they simply  cannot afford the fee per animal. 

We hear that carcasses are routinely taken & dumped in an unsanitary manner, at outlying areas, thereby affecting ground water & public health. Even BBMP Health officers across the city do not use this facility or use if sun optimally and selectively. It is imperative that Records should be maintained, and data verified.  It is well documented that cremation rather than a cemetery or burial is a much more sustainable from the environment, land use  & public health perspective.

In addition, the large animal facility is not fully functional due to electric issues and needs to be looked at & maintained. Why no action on this and why  has this been allowed to continue ?

Loss & grief is already hard to bear , but logistics of having nowhere to go to inter a beloved pet (who is part of the family) or a community animal further exacerbates the wound. By keeping the crematorium operational 24/7 (considering staff stay there as well ), people will not have to choose expensive burials, that may also goes against their own belief or eco philosophy. Since the numbers of pet lovers and rescues have gone up, and Bangalore's increasing attachment to its pets; having a sensitive handling of the pet as well as the family's grief, would be the right thing to do.As of now it seems https://www.dogspot.in/7-pet-crematoriums-to-bid-the-final-goodbye/ , burial seems to be the norm

Surprisingly , instead of pushing for a better utilized facility, adding one more in an opposite end of the city & ensuring city health and hygiene to check animals are properly disposed of , we hear from media reports, that the JD BBMP-AH  Dr Anand feels that the Pet Crematorium is not being properly utilized. This is not so. The better option , since it has already been constructed at great cost of nearly 3 crores, is to open it 24/7 ( as of now dogs that pass away after 5pm are dumped or kept in freezers at great cost overnight) . Naturally ensuring that all publicly disposed of animals are brought for cremation will not only ensure better utilization but also be very hygienic. According to the Ministry of Environments and Forests, deep burial of dead animals is only permitted in rural areas, where the size of the human population does not exceed five lakh.

Where do dead animals go in our city? As citizens concerned re health in the city and also animal lovers, we are   keen to shine light on this seemingly small but important issue , have information as to where the dogs and other animal carcasses at Govt vet hospitals , private clinics, shelters , ward level and BBMP garbage collection , are being disposed of.  It is incumbent for the BBmp to be forward thinking  and environmentally respectful in this area .  We hope this issue has the department’s full attention, they can share the data and information &  and will be duly actioned . 

Having CCTV cameras in the premises, ensuring basic SOP’s are maintained and respectful funeral are given will prevent any potential misuse, arguments  or untoward incident as well . 

A detailed discussion with the group Citizens for Animal Birth Control & Mr Sarfaraz Khan, Joint Commissioner, Health & Solid Waste Management, on 22 April 2018, also highlighted this matter & it was minuted for discussion & action . 

Subsequently the matter has also been taken up with D Randeep, Special Commissioner  and Dr Shashi Kumar DD- AH. We do need this to be actioned for the city's safety. and health - and respect for our animals.

We are sure quick action will be taken on this  issue .

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The Issue

Where and how do dead animals get disposed of in the city? 

Community animals & Pets should be interred with dignity, yet eco-sensitively. Caregivers should have some empathetic yet civic access and facilities in this sad time. We request the BBMP to make the BBMP Pet Crematorium at Sumanahalli both 24/7 and better publicised in order to avoid illegal dumping or  incorrect burial across civic sites. After many years, BBMP finally operationalised its crematorium for animals, and it is both useful and  appreciated.

We also require at least two more city cremation facilities for animals . In a large city, having one in a far away zone is inadequate. This issue is relevant not only to pets but community animals who pass away. 

In addition , we request the BBMP to support free cremation for shelter/rescuers/roadkills and BBMP Health- so  any institutions dealing with dead rescues/animals like vet clinics, animal shelters, garbage collectors, to mandatorily collect and deposit the dogs ONLY at the Pet Crematorium for hygienic cremation. Dogs that die on the road are dumped in landfills by BBMP local garbage collectors and that is bad for city groundwater. Please ensure a system to collate and cremate these poor stray or ownerless dogs as well. From a health perspective and for citizens safety , this is not only  important but critical . There should be no charges to shelters & rescuers  like CUPA, CARE, Alai etc  who receive so many trauma cases everyday as they are doing a Good Samaritan service to us -and instead pay a price for that. We know that they simply  cannot afford the fee per animal. 

We hear that carcasses are routinely taken & dumped in an unsanitary manner, at outlying areas, thereby affecting ground water & public health. Even BBMP Health officers across the city do not use this facility or use if sun optimally and selectively. It is imperative that Records should be maintained, and data verified.  It is well documented that cremation rather than a cemetery or burial is a much more sustainable from the environment, land use  & public health perspective.

In addition, the large animal facility is not fully functional due to electric issues and needs to be looked at & maintained. Why no action on this and why  has this been allowed to continue ?

Loss & grief is already hard to bear , but logistics of having nowhere to go to inter a beloved pet (who is part of the family) or a community animal further exacerbates the wound. By keeping the crematorium operational 24/7 (considering staff stay there as well ), people will not have to choose expensive burials, that may also goes against their own belief or eco philosophy. Since the numbers of pet lovers and rescues have gone up, and Bangalore's increasing attachment to its pets; having a sensitive handling of the pet as well as the family's grief, would be the right thing to do.As of now it seems https://www.dogspot.in/7-pet-crematoriums-to-bid-the-final-goodbye/ , burial seems to be the norm

Surprisingly , instead of pushing for a better utilized facility, adding one more in an opposite end of the city & ensuring city health and hygiene to check animals are properly disposed of , we hear from media reports, that the JD BBMP-AH  Dr Anand feels that the Pet Crematorium is not being properly utilized. This is not so. The better option , since it has already been constructed at great cost of nearly 3 crores, is to open it 24/7 ( as of now dogs that pass away after 5pm are dumped or kept in freezers at great cost overnight) . Naturally ensuring that all publicly disposed of animals are brought for cremation will not only ensure better utilization but also be very hygienic. According to the Ministry of Environments and Forests, deep burial of dead animals is only permitted in rural areas, where the size of the human population does not exceed five lakh.

Where do dead animals go in our city? As citizens concerned re health in the city and also animal lovers, we are   keen to shine light on this seemingly small but important issue , have information as to where the dogs and other animal carcasses at Govt vet hospitals , private clinics, shelters , ward level and BBMP garbage collection , are being disposed of.  It is incumbent for the BBmp to be forward thinking  and environmentally respectful in this area .  We hope this issue has the department’s full attention, they can share the data and information &  and will be duly actioned . 

Having CCTV cameras in the premises, ensuring basic SOP’s are maintained and respectful funeral are given will prevent any potential misuse, arguments  or untoward incident as well . 

A detailed discussion with the group Citizens for Animal Birth Control & Mr Sarfaraz Khan, Joint Commissioner, Health & Solid Waste Management, on 22 April 2018, also highlighted this matter & it was minuted for discussion & action . 

Subsequently the matter has also been taken up with D Randeep, Special Commissioner  and Dr Shashi Kumar DD- AH. We do need this to be actioned for the city's safety. and health - and respect for our animals.

We are sure quick action will be taken on this  issue .

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The Decision Makers

Sarfaraz Khan
Sarfaraz Khan
Joint Comissioner Health & SWM
Dr Anand JD
Dr Anand JD
Joint Director , BBMP- AH
Raj kumar Khatri
Raj kumar Khatri
Director , Animal Husbandry

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Petition created on 26 April 2018