H&UDD Animal Welfare Jammu & Kashmir

12/01/2026

Be Kind, Not Afraid: An Appeal for Peaceful Coexistence with Animals 🐾

In this video, Dar Asar Ul Haq makes a sincere appeal to citizens to treat animals with kindness, patience, and understanding. He emphasizes that stray animals are not a threat when they are respected and allowed to live peacefully in their surroundings.

He explains that feeding animals with care is acceptable and humane, but unnecessary disturbance, teasing, or chasing can cause stress and fear. When animals feel threatened or provoked, they may react aggressively - not out of nature, but out of self-defence.

The message highlights the importance of peaceful coexistence between humans and animals in urban spaces. Simple acts like giving them space, avoiding sudden actions, and showing empathy can prevent conflict and create safer environments for everyone.

This video serves as a reminder that compassion is the key to harmony. By being mindful of our actions, we can ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of animals who share our cities with us. 🐾❤️

10/01/2026

A Life Saved: A Stray Dog’s Survival Story from Kupwara | Hit & Run Rescue 🐶

This video presents a moving success story from Kupwara, where a stray dog met with a serious hit-and-run accident on the bypass road and was left critically injured. The situation was grave, and without immediate help, survival would have been uncertain.

Thanks to the timely intervention of local NGOs and the Urban Local Body, the dog was quickly rescued and provided with urgent veterinary care. The coordinated response ensured safe transportation, medical treatment, and continuous monitoring, demonstrating how prompt action can make the difference between life and death.

🗣️ Explained by Mohammad Owais Shah, the video walks viewers through the entire rescue journey - from the moment the incident was reported to the dog’s gradual recovery. His account highlights the importance of community vigilance, institutional support, and compassion toward stray animals.

This story stands as a powerful reminder that stray animals deserve care, dignity, and protection. When citizens, NGOs, and urban authorities work together, even the most vulnerable lives can be saved. ❤️🐾

07/01/2026

John Abraham, known not only for his powerful screen presence but also for his deep compassion for animals, has repeatedly appealed to the public to be kinder to stray animals. 🐾

He urges people to show empathy toward strays by offering food, water, and protection instead of fear or cruelty. John Abraham strongly believes that stray animals are not a nuisance but silent co-inhabitants of our cities who deserve dignity, care, and coexistence.

07/01/2026

In many Turkish metro stations, stray dogs sleep peacefully on platforms and escalators, completely undisturbed by commuters and staff. Here, these four-legged locals are welcomed, accepted, and treated like family- a beautiful example of everyday compassion in a busy city. 🐶✨ 

Whether it’s cozy naps in warm corners or friendly wagging tails greeting travellers, these gentle animals remind us that love and respect can go a long way - even in the hustle and bustle of urban life.

03/01/2026

02/01/2026

In this video, Dr. Jaswant Singh, Municipal Veterinary Officer with the Jammu Municipal Corporation, highlights the importance of rabies awareness and prevention as a critical public health priority.

Dr. Jaswant Singh explains that special awareness drives are being conducted for sanitation workers of JMC, who regularly work in public spaces and are more likely to come in contact with stray animals. These frontline workers are trained on safe behaviour around dogs, bite prevention, immediate response measures, and the importance of timely anti-rabies vaccination.

He emphasizes that empowering sanitation staff with correct information not only protects their health but also strengthens the city’s overall response to rabies prevention. Awareness at the grassroots level plays a vital role in reducing fear, misinformation, and risk.

02/01/2026

In this video, Kapil Sharma, Director, Urban Local Bodies Jammu, shares an important update on the large-scale implementation of the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Programme across the Jammu Division.

He explains that all 36 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) under the Jammu Division are working tirelessly to implement ABC programmes in compliance with the directions issued by the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in a Suo Moto Writ Petition. These efforts reflect a coordinated, division-wide commitment to humane, lawful, and scientific stray dog population management.

As part of this approach, institutions across the division have been digitally mapped, and vulnerable stretches and high-risk areas have been systematically identified. This data-driven planning enables focused interventions, better deployment of resources, and improved public safety outcomes.

The initiative highlights a clear shift toward planned ex*****on, inter-departmental coordination, and evidence-based governance, ensuring that Supreme Court directions are translated into effective action on the ground.

02/01/2026

In this video, Dr. Sandeep Kotwal, Veterinary Assistant with the Jammu Municipal Corporation, explains the step-by-step rescue and treatment process followed by JMC to ensure humane care of stray dogs.

Dr. Kotwal shares that as soon as a rescue call is received, a dedicated dog-catching vehicle is immediately dispatched to the location. The priority is to respond quickly, safely, and with minimal stress to the animal.

Once the dog reaches the clinic, proper medical treatment and care are provided, followed by close observation by veterinary staff. Even after recovery, the dog is kept under observation for an additional 2–3 days to ensure complete healing and stability.

After this recovery and monitoring period, the dog is safely released back to its original pickup location, in accordance with humane practices and legal guidelines. This structured process reflects JMC’s commitment to compassionate, responsible, and welfare-centric stray dog management.