Judges vs Dog Lovers: Cruelty, Rabies, And Protests | Dostcast w/ PFA Prez Vijay Rangare

Subscribe to Dostcast Clips:https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3TWant to suggest a guest?Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk====================================================================Vijay Rangagre is the President of People for Animals Mumbai, working under the chairpersonship of Smt. Maneka Gandhi, and also serves as the Animal Welfare Officer for Maharashtra State, Government of Maharashtra. A relentless animal rights activist, he has spent years rescuing, rehabilitating, and fighting for India’s stray animals. From taking on illegal pet shops to exposing the harsh truths about shelters, he has led ground-level campaigns and silent protests across the country.In this episode, Vinamre and Vijay discuss:- The reality of stray animals in India, who is responsible for them, and the recent Supreme Court judgment on the relocation of stray dogs in Delhi- How the culture of dog breeding, the operation of illegal pet shops, and loopholes in animal welfare laws contribute to cruelty and neglect- The condition of shelters, prevailing public attitudes, and the reasons animal lovers often end up socially isolated- The actual costs of sterilization and the psychology behind violence towards animals- Practical steps to bring change and the role society must play in transforming animal welfare in IndiaIf you care about what happens to India’s stray dogs after the Supreme Court’s verdict, you need to hear this.Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction00:55 – His take on the Supreme Court judgment04:05 – Who is responsible for stray animals in India06:11 – Cost of sterilization of dogs07:25 – Process of sterilization of dogs08:39 – Prioritizing dogs’ lives over human lives10:31 – Breeding dogs as a show-off in India14:18 – Laws around animal welfare in India16:27 – Illegal pet shops in India20:25 – People’s behaviour towards them22:00 – Reality of shelters in India24:30 – Why animal lovers get isolated from society28:05 – Cases of animal cruelty in India33:15 – Mentality of a person who is violent towards animals37:09 – “Those who eat chicken have no right to be animal lovers”42:50 – Stray animals in public spaces44:28 – Basics of an animal shelter53:50 – Rabies death data is fake56:51 – Why cows should be relocated59:35 – How he would transform the situation of animals1:01:23 – Silent protest on 15th August across India1:03:22 – Endangered operations done by him1:11:30 – Society’s responsibility towards dogs1:16:08 – Conclusion====================================================================Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.Follow Vinamre:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaaDostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast====================================================================Contact Us:For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com