Bhumi Pednekar On Supreme Court's Stray Dog Relocation Order: ‘Not Their Fault, It's Ours'

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3 days ago

Instead of mass relocation of stray dogs, Bhumi Pednekar urged authorities to focus on long-term, humane solutions.
The Supreme Court's recent order to relocate all stray dogs in Delhi-NCR to shelters has sparked a massive debate online. Several celebrities, including Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, John Abraham, Varun Grover, and Vir Das, have criticised the move, with some calling it a 'death sentence for all dogs." Now, Bhumi Pednekar has also weighed in, sharing a deeply personal perspective on the matter.
On Instagram, Bhumi Pednekar shared a post featuring pictures of her dog, Bruno. Some slides showed him alone, while others captured Bhumi happily posing with her furry companion. However, behind those adorable snapshots lies a story of survival, which the actress revealed in a heartfelt note attached to the post.
Bhumi Pednekar Shares Her Pet Bruno's Story
Bhumi revealed that Bruno came into her life when he was just four months old. 'He was battered & badly hurt — jaw dislocated, tail burnt — yet his spirit was that of a warrior," she wrote.
The most heartbreaking part? The cruelty was inflicted by children. 'Not their fault — it's ours, for failing to instil empathy, co-existence and kindness with us," she added.
Further in her note, Bhumi connected Bruno's story to the plight of the thousands of indie dogs who would be displaced under the new order. She said the thought of them being removed from the only home they have, the streets, was heartbreaking.
Instead of mass relocation, the actress urged authorities to focus on long-term, humane solutions like mass sterilisation drives, regular vaccination programs and community-led feeding and monitoring.
Bhumi Pednekar On Dogs' Connection With History
Moving on, Bhumi also highlighted that Indian street dogs are part of the country's history and culture. 'The Indian Pariah dog has walked alongside us for over 4,500 years," she wrote, emphasising their presence in the ancient Indian texts. She continued, 'They are part of our cultural and spiritual heritage — mentioned in the Rig Veda, the Mahabharata, and the Upanishads. In our ancient scriptures, they stood for loyalty, dharma, spiritual companionship, and protection."
Bhumi Pednekar Calls For Compassion
For Bhumi, removing these animals en masse is not the solution. Instead, according to her, it is important to address the root causes through compassion and right action. She concluded her post with a plea, writing, 'Removing them en masse, stripping them of the only life they know, will not solve the root issues — it will only create more cruelty and displacement. May there be empathy. May there be peace. May justice prevail."
Meanwhile, the court directed civic authorities in Delhi-NCR, especially in Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad, to set up shelters with a capacity for 5,000 stray dogs. The directive mandates that these shelters must have vaccination and sterilisation facilities.
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