India, Nov. 10 -- Sir,

This refers to the news item titled '16,789 dog bite cases in Mysuru district this year' published in Star of Mysore dated Nov. 7.

I am an animal lover and dogs have always been my best friends. However, I do agree that street dogs can sometimes be a nuisance - and yes, they do bite.

The Supreme Court of India has passed an order directing government and public institutions to remove stray dogs from hospital and school premises. Though saddened, I agree with the Court's decision to withdraw the blanket allowance for stray or feral dogs and cats to freely roam such places.

That said, I would like to propose another approach - something I learnt from my late wife and our two daughters. Adopt strays or feral dogs a...