I am writing this letter on behalf of the residents of Hill Apartments and the entire neighbourhood along our lane to express our profound frustration and growing fear regarding the escalating stray dog menace in our locality. Despite the Supreme Court’s directives issued last year providing a clearer framework for animal birth control and management, the Margao Municipal Council’s response has been no response. While the authorities remain idle, the quality of life for tax-paying citizens continues to plummet. The situation has reached a breaking point: Seniors and kids live in fear of the pack of dogs that occupy our building’s main entrance path. These strays are not just a physical threat but a nuisance to property “ bikes, cars including scratched paintwork and torn seat covers. This is a collective outcry from all residents living along this stretch who feel abandoned by the municipality. We understand the legalities surrounding animal welfare, but the MMC’s mandate is to ensure the safety of its residents. We urge the MMC to initiate immediate and visible action, specifically intensified sterilization drives and the removal of aggressive dogs
