Tirunelveli Corporation administers anti-rabies vaccine to 2,026 stray dogs in three months; 204 dogs neutered - The HinduPublished - September 21, 2026 07:14 pm IST - TIRUNELVELIThe Corporation has administered anti-rabies vaccine to 2,026 stray dogs and neutered another 204 neglected dogs in the past three months.According to Corporation Commissioner Monika Rana, the urban civic body, following repeated requests from the public and councillors, organised special drives to control stray dog population within the city and administer anti-rabies vaccine to save the public from dog bite.A total of 2,026 stray dogs were administered anti-rabies vaccine during a three-month-long drive and another 204 neglected dogs were neutered. The castrated dogs were released in places where they were caught after taking care of them for five days following the procedure.A team led by Sanitary Officer Shahul Hameed, Sanitary Inspector Sindhu Selvi and veterinarian Sivaramakrishnan caught 20 dogs in busy Jeba Garden area of Melapalayam Zone during last week for administering the anti-rabies vaccine.Similar operations were conducted in Thatchanallur (34), Tirunelveli (22) and Palayamkottai (26) Zones during the last week.“During the intense drive organised on Monday, our teams caught 102 stray dogs and administered anti-rabies vaccine. The drive will continue across the city in the days to come to control dog population by castrating the neglected dogs and vaccinating them against rabies,” Dr. Monika said.Published - September 21, 2026 07:14 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }