A study in 2010 in Ahmedabad found that the highest concentration of dogs was near garbage disposal areas, lower and middle income group housing societies, and areas where there were deliberate human feeders.
The density of dogs per km. across different wards, varied from 14 to 57.
Towards the end of the count (September- October) a high incidence of mating behavior was identified across Ahmedabad.
In 10 years of Animal Birth Control in Ahmedabad, less than 15 % of the dog population could be sterilized.
The number of dog bites peaks in winter and drops lower during summer. Winter is when the dogs are breeding.
A concerted effort was made to sterilize a large number of dogs in 2006. It had the effect of reducing dog bites in Ahmedabad by 8.5%.
Lots of pet dogs were also noticed during the survey. A high percentage of these “owned” animals were found roaming on the streets and were not sterilized.
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