The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has ramped up its drive to tackle the rising number of stray dogs in Islamabad, acting on directives from Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa. Joint teams from the CDA and the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) are actively engaged in citywide operations to capture and relocate stray dogs.
To ensure quick response, residents can now easily report stray dog sightings. The dedicated helpline 1334 is fully operational and available 24/7 for complaints from both urban and rural areas. Complaints can also be filed through the DC Office portal.
Improved facilities have been set up at the Stray Dog Centre in Tramri, where captured dogs are vaccinated and safely relocated. The authority is following the Trap, Neuter, Vaccinate, Release (TNR) method, ensuring humane management of the dog population.
Between July and September 2025, CDA teams removed hundreds of dogs from residential sectors, markets, and rural areas, including G-14, D-12, F-6, F-7, I-9, I-10, G-10, and F-11. Reports from Saidpur, Margalla Town, Bara Kahu, and the Red Zone were also promptly acted upon. In total, more than 550 stray dogs were shifted to the Stray Dog Centre during this period.
Chairman Randhawa stressed that these measures are aimed at creating a safer and more comfortable environment for the people of Islamabad while effectively bringing the stray dog population under control.
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