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Sonu Sood advocates stray dog sterilisation, encourages public participation in vaccination drives

Actor Sonu Sood, known for his extensive philanthropic and humanitarian efforts, has now stepped up to advocate for the rights of stray dogs in India.

January 08, 2026 / 10:55 IST
Sonu Sood emphasized the importance of science-backed, humane approaches rather than reactive measures, advocating vaccination and sterilisation as long-term solutions.
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  • Sonu Sood urges humane solutions for India's stray dog and rabies issues
  • He advocates vaccination and sterilisation over reactive measures
  • Supreme Court also stresses science-backed approaches for stray dog control

Actor Sonu Sood, widely recognized for his philanthropic and humanitarian work, has now come forward to champion the rights of stray dogs in India.

In a heartfelt message supporting the animal welfare organisation Jeev Sabha, Sonu Sood spoke about the urgent need for humane and sustainable solutions to tackle the growing stray dog population and concerns related to rabies.

Sonu Sood emphasized the importance of science-backed, humane approaches rather than reactive measures, advocating vaccination and sterilisation as long-term solutions.

In a video shared by the organization on Instagram, Sonu Sood said, "Namaskar, me hu Sonu Sood aur jaise me Indian hu, yaha pe paida aur rehne wale har stray dog bhi Indian hai, isliye unhe Indy bulaya jaata hai. Me sabse darkhast karta hu, ki jaise humne Covid jaisi bimari ka saamna kiya, waise hi vaccination aur sterilisation se jo stray dogs hai aur rabies jaisi jo bimari hai, unpe kaabu paaya jaa sakta hai." He added, “Let’s choose kindness, let’s choose solutions. I support Jeev Sabha. God bless you all. Take care (Hello, I am Sonu Sood, and just as I am Indian, every stray dog born and living here is also Indian, which is why they are called Indy. I request everyone that just as we faced diseases like COVID, similarly, through vaccination and sterilisation, we can control stray dogs and diseases like rabies.)"

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Through the video, he encouraged citizens to focus on working towards solutions rather than dwelling on problems.

In recent months, the Supreme Court of India has been addressing issues concerning the growing stray dog population across the country. The discussions have centered on striking a balance between public safety and animal welfare, with the court highlighting the importance of proper vaccination and sterilisation.

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By promoting vaccination and sterilisation as long-term strategies, Sonu Sood reinforced the significance of science-backed, humane approaches over reactive actions. His message strongly underlines that coexistence is achievable when guided by awareness, empathy, and collective responsibility.

On the professional front, Sonu Sood was last seen in his directorial debut, Fateh, which features Jacqueline Fernandez, Naseeruddin Shah, and Vijay Raaz in key roles.

M Snehanjali
M Snehanjali is a Sub Editor and journalist with over two years of experience covering general news and entertainment in digital newsroom.
first published: Jan 8, 2026 10:55 am

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