We, the undersigned faculty members, students, and staff of educational institutions across India, express our deep concern regarding the recent Supreme Court directions calling for the confinement or removal of community dogs from public spaces, including campuses.

Community dogs have long been a part of our educational environments. They are often vaccinated, sterilized, and cared for by students and staff. Their presence not only poses no harm but also fosters empathy, responsibility, and emotional well-being — qualities that education seeks to nurture in young people.

Removing these dogs will not make campuses safer. Instead, it will create ecological and behavioral imbalance, leading to the entry of unsterilized and unvaccinated dogs from outside, increasing potential conflict and health risks.

As members of the academic community, we believe our campuses must reflect the values of compassion, coexistence, and scientific reasoning. These are the same values enshrined in India’s Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023, and our Fundamental Duties under the Constitution.

We therefore appeal to the Hon’ble Supreme Court and relevant authorities to:

1. Allow community dogs to remain within educational campuses in accordance with the Animal Birth Control Rules, 2023.

2. Encourage sterilization, vaccination, and feeding through designated and supervised zones.

3. Recognize compassionate coexistence as an educational, ethical, and civic value.

By signing this petition, we affirm our collective belief that safe, inclusive, and compassionate campuses are essential to the spirit of education and the moral growth of our nation.

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