Poisoned for Kindness: Three Stray Dogs Die in Pimpri Society Amid Feeder Harassment
Pune, April 15, 2025 – In a deeply disturbing case of animal cruelty, at least three community dogs were poisoned to death and several others critically injured in Mahindra Antheia Society, Pimpri, on Sunday evening. The attack, allegedly a retaliation against a local animal feeder, has triggered public outrage and renewed calls for stronger protection of community animals.
Feeding Compassion, Facing Hostility
The victim of this targeted act appears to be not only the animals but also a dedicated animal lover, who has been feeding and vaccinating the strays for years. According to residents, she was recently assaulted by some society members for continuing to care for the animals despite opposition. The alleged poisoning occurred just days later—coinciding with Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti, when emergency veterinary and civic services were scarce due to the holiday.
Witnesses described a horrifying scene: dogs vomiting, collapsing, and convulsing, with three succumbing by midnight. “It felt deliberate,” said a volunteer from a local animal rescue team. “The timing, the method—it seemed designed to ensure the dogs wouldn’t get help in time.”
Social Media Uproar and Community Grief
Distressing visuals of the poisoned dogs struggling for life quickly went viral on social media, sparking a wave of anger, grief, and solidarity from animal lovers across the city. Hashtags like #JusticeForAntheiaDogs and #StopAnimalCruelty began trending locally by Monday morning.
“These dogs were vaccinated, harmless, and simply trusted the wrong humans,” said a heartbroken resident who often saw the feeder care for them near the society gate.
A Legal Fight for Justice
Animal rights activists have begun legal proceedings and demanded swift investigation under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. FIRs are being sought against those allegedly involved in both the poisoning and the prior assault on the feeder. Some are also urging the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) and local police to install CCTV cameras and enforce strict action in animal cruelty cases.
“This is not just a violation of animal rights—it’s a breakdown of basic humanity,” said one activist. “We will not allow this case to be buried.”
The Bigger Picture
This case highlights a growing urban conflict between animal feeders and housing societies, where kindness is often met with suspicion or violence. Experts emphasize the need for awareness, legal literacy, and community dialogue around Animal Birth Control (ABC) rules, feeder rights, and humane treatment of stray animals.
For now, Mahindra Antheia mourns the loss of its four-legged residents, who fell victim not to disease or accident—but to calculated cruelty.
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