To provide on-site emergency treatment for injured, sick and distressed community animals within its jurisdiction, the East City Corporation has launched a mobile veterinary clinic. The service has already commenced and covers stray dogs, cats, cattle and other community animals, Commissioner D.S. Ramesh said.

The service will operate between Monday and Friday from 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., excluding government holidays.

At present, only one vehicle has been deployed for the entire corporation and will be stationed at the corporation office. The project has been implemented using CSR funds and will be expanded based on public response and the number of complaints received, Additional Commissioner Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar said.

He said the mobile clinic would be dispatched immediately upon receiving a complaint, with a target response time of 30 minutes, although this may vary depending on traffic and other circumstances. The unit will be staffed with veterinarians, veterinary assistants and trained animal handlers.

On-spot care

The mobile clinic is intended to provide immediate veterinary care at the location where an animal is found, thereby reducing the need to transport animals to veterinary hospitals for primary treatment. It will offer first aid, treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, veterinary examination, wound cleaning and dressing, and basic medical care, the officials added.

The clinic will also transport injured animals to designated veterinary hospitals whenever required. Critically injured or seriously ill animals will be referred for advanced treatment, with free emergency transportation provided.

Residents can report injured or distressed community animals through the Sahaaya app, the civic helpline 1533, or the corporation control room at 9480685706.

Officials have requested residents to provide the exact location of the animal and, where possible, photographs to facilitate a quicker response.

Published - July 30, 2026 07:25 pm IST