‘Dog’ged Life.

A dog just passed a hoarding at Banjara Hills. It put on display the most ferocious Hyderabad dog staring at a human leg, captioned ‘Wanna a bite – jump’. Of course, there is also the standard statuary warning: DO NOT BITE MORE THAN YOU CAN CHEW. The dog miffed and caught up with the next available leg that passed her. The human being experienced the aggression of the canine and ran like a mad dog to the hospital for recourse.

The stray canines are the latest fear-inducing, breathing entities, added to the long list of beleaguered citizens of Hyderabad.

A dog’s life in Hyderabad is diverse. It is supposed that the dogs here multiply in geometric progression every year, despite the implementation of ABC (Animal Birth Control) program by the local authorities. Hyderabad is a paradise for dogs, as they never are killed. You can attribute this to either the effective presence of Blue cross, a voluntary organization for the protection of animals or ineffective Govt machinery that is dogging with the idea of controlling dog menace. Either way the Hyderabadis are experiencing the ‘bites’.

It is a common observable fact that of late many are dying or at least destined to die or be seriously injured out of dog bites in the city. Thanks to the spat between the blue cross and the Municipality and apathy of the Government. These days the canines attack are more debated than the terrorists attack. The terrorists select vicinity and then organise the attack. If by virtue of our luck, we avoid being around that area, we are sure to go back for dinner at home. However, in case of dogs we are not too sure of finishing at home for dinner.

It is an intricate issue about dogs. It is a widespread feeling that dogs are motivated to become skilled and develop their comprehension. That could be the reason for their presence at some of the most respected colleges in Hyderabad. If the dogs are disposed to bite in some knowledge and in the process bite one or two in the campus, should that, be taken seriously? Even recently at The Research Center Imarat at Hyderabad, which manufactures missiles like Agni and Prithvi, these dogs are seen loitering much against the tight security. Of course, they did their bit and biting greatly to the amazement of the defense personnel. For once, the defense personnel were entirely on defense.

The Government took the issue more than seriously and thought of a brighter side of the question. They are training these canines, let them loose at the border areas, and pit them against the enemies, which can win the war and bring laurels to the Nation. Then they can proudly announce them as ‘Dogs of War’. This will also cut the defense budget and defense research costs that go into thousands of crores of rupees every year, which can be utilized for developing missiles like Agni and Prithvi. Then also increase the population of the stray dogs, which in turn will cut the cost on Animal Birth Control projects. All this for a small bit of discomfort to the people - A bite now and then, here and there.
However, a word of caution. This should be a classified and highly confidential exercise and must be kept away from the USA. Otherwise, there is all likelihood of an attack from USA on the pretext that we are housing ‘biological’ weapons of mass destruction.

Now, the question is 'Should we get the (dog) bite or bite the dust'. Rather a much serious option one can really choose.