About the CCF @ IIT Roorkee

1. Reporting of Condition:

• • Report the severity of the animal’s illness or injury.
  • Determine if immediate medical attention is required.

2. Notification to Campus Committee for Fauna (CCF) or Helpdesk:

• • If the animal requires urgent medical assistance, email the Campus Committee for Fauna (CCF, email id: ccf@iitr.ac.in; ccf-office@iitr.ac.in) or call the helpdesk (Contact No. ) on the emergency number.
  • Provide details about the animal’s condition and location.

3. Approval and Action by CCF:

• • CCF will review the case and approve necessary action.
  • If the situation is deemed urgent, security personnel will be asked to take the animal to the hospital.
  • In emergency cases, security has the authority to take immediate action to ensure the animal receives necessary medical care.

4. Handling of Wildlife Cases:

• • If the injured animal is wildlife, CCF or the helpdesk will contact the local forest office for assistance. Contact number of forest office ( ).

5. Treatment and Care:

• • The animal will receive necessary medical treatment and care at the hospital or veterinary clinic.
  • Follow-up care and monitoring will be provided as needed by CCF volunteers.

6. Documentation and Reporting:

• • Ensure all actions taken are documented properly.
  • Report back to CCF or the helpdesk with updates on the animal’s condition and treatment progress.

1. Immediate Response:

• • If you’re being attacked or chased by a stray animal, seek help from a nearby security guard or call the security helpline (Contact No. ) for assistance.
  • Distance yourself from the animal and find a safe place.

2. Medical Attention:

• • If bitten, seek immediate medical attention at the Institute Hospital, regardless of the severity of the wound.

3. Reporting to Campus Committee for Fauna (CCF):

• • Email the details of the incident to the Campus Committee for Fauna (CCF).
  • Include information such as the location, time, description of the animal, and details of the bite.

4. Assistance from Security:

• • Security personnel can assist in capturing the stray dog for observation or identification.They can also help provide information about the incident for reporting purposes.

5. Observation and Quarantine:

• • The stray dog may need to be captured and observed for signs of rabies or other infectious diseases.
  • Depending on the circumstances, quarantine measures may be necessary after consultation with the VET Doctor.

1. Immediate Response:

• • Inform the helpdesk immediately about the situation.

2. Notification to Helpdesk and Campus Committee for Fauna (CCF):

• • Send an email to the Campus Committee for Fauna (CCF) to report the incident,
    including details such as the location, time, and condition of the deceased animal.

3. Inform Sanitation Department:

• • CCF or the helpdesk will notify the sanitation department about the deceased stray
    animal and document the details of the deceased animal.

4. Disposal Procedure:

• • The sanitation department will handle the disposal of the body appropriately.
  • This may involve digging a trench and burying the animal in a designated area.
  • After burial, salt may be added to the trench to deter other stray dogs from digging up the remains.

• • While volunteers from the CCF do their best to assist with as many cases as possible, they face a shortage of manpower. The majority of these volunteers are full-time students with concurrent academic commitments, creating challenges in delivering timely assistance as needed.
  • We strongly encourage members of the campus community to step forward and actively contribute to helping animals, especially those requiring transportation to the city for consultation or treatment. Team Security is available to assist in the process of transporting
    the animal from the campus to the vet. Please ensure to keep both CCF and Security informed about such incidents, following the specified guidelines.

A list of some vets is given below:
Contact number ambulance:
Veterinary Hospital Ramnagar:
Veterinary Hospital Beldih:

Certainly, you can do that, but only at the designated feeding locations by the campus administration. As per Rule 19 of ABC Rule,2023 feeding of dogs is legal and permitted under law. Following things must be kept in mind while feeding of dogs.

• • Feeding must be done in designated feeding points only.
  • Feeding has to be done as designated feeding time depending on the movement of children, senior citizens, sports which is likely to be least frequented by children and senior citizen 
  • Feeder shall ensure that there is no littering at the feeding location
  • Dogs have different digestive systems than humans. Some foods that are safe for people may or may not be harmful to dogs. Therefore, it is strongly recommended that you be mindful of the food you provide.

• Will be declared soon:
• Keeping in mind the number of dog population and their respective territories and the feeding spots shall be far from children play areas, entry and exit points, staircase or in an area which is likely to be least frequented by children and senior citizen.

• Dogs on our campus wear collars both as a means of identification and to monitor the influx of dogs from outside.

• A ‘V’ shaped notch is been done on the right ear of each dog during sterilization surgery and such clipping of the ear helps in identification of the dog as sterilized and immunized, once it is back on the street.

• NO. Relocation of dogs is offense under the Central Law, as laid out in The Animal Birth Control(Dogs) Rules, 2023(ABC) promulgated under Section 38 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960, it is illegal for anybody to relocate or rehome dogs. As per Rule 11(19) of the ABC Rule,2023 is it mandatory that the dogs picked up only for sterilization and vaccination and
  have to be released back to the same locality.

• • For Students – No. According to the conduct rules for IITR students, keeping pets like dogs, cats, birds, etc., is not permitted in the Bhawans.
  • For Staff/Faculties – Yes. However, pet owners must take full responsibility for their pets, and adherence to the guidelines issued by the IITR administration and the Indian government is mandatory.

• • Do not resort to hitting the dog. Instead, report the issue to the Security office, the nearest guard, or the CCF Team.

• Due to chance or statistical prevalence, dogs often become the predominant animals in areas densely populated by humans, resulting in a higher frequency of challenges related to humananimal coexistence.
• Given the porous nature of the campus, it can be challenging to monitor dogs entering from outside the campus, leading to a significant safety concern. Our primary objective is to promptly address this issue, ensuring that dogs entering the campus are in good health for vaccination and exhibit non-aggressive behavior. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, our immediate focus is on resolving this matter before extending our efforts to other animals. We value your understanding of our priorities.

• Relocation or rehome of dogs is offence under the Central Law, as laid out in The Animal Birth Control(Dogs) Rules, 2023(ABC) promulgated under Section 38 of The Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960.
  • Article 51A (g) of the Constitution of India: As per this Article, “It shall be the duty of every citizen of India to protect and improve the natural environment including forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife, and to have compassion for living creatures.” It means that every citizen is obliged to protect the environment; therefore, safeguarding stray dogs from any kind of cruelty is also an essential fundamental duty of every citizen.
  • The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pension Office vide an office memo dated 26.05.2006 to all Central Govt. Employee of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in it letter [F.no.30/9/2006] has warned that no association, recognized or unrecognized, may
    take action on its own or through any person employed by it like security guard against animals in violation of Article 51-A of the Constitution of India, Indian Penal Code(45 of 1860) Section 428 & 429; & The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act,1960.
  • Article 21 of the Constitution of India: As per this Article, Protection of life and personal liberty.—No person shall be deprived of his life or personal liberty except according to procedure established by law. Hon’ble Supreme Court had underscored the right of animals to life, as guaranteed to the Citizens under Article 21 of The Constitution of India, 1956.
    The Hon’ble Apex Court has further reiterated that like humans, animals too have the right to live life with dignity and honour and cannot be deprived of its right and protection from unlawful acts.
  • Prevention of Cruelty to Animal Act, 1960: In this Act, Section 11 elaborates on various acts of cruelty to both domestic and wild animals. In the case of stray dogs or abandoned dogs or street dogs, Section 11 (i) of the PCA Act states that it is an act of cruelty “If any
    person without reasonable cause, abandons, any animals in circumstances which tender it likely that it will suffer pain by reason of starvation thirst”. On the other hand, dogs or other animals are important for the ecosystem and hence we must learn to live with them in coexistence. 

• NO. As dogs are allergic to colours and what is considered safe for humans may not necessarily be safe for them. As per Section 11(a)(c) of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act,1960 it is an offence to administer any injurious drug or substance to any animals which subject to unnecessary pain and suffering to the animal.

• • Do not panic and distance from the snake.
  • Quickly distance yourself from the snake.
  • Do not pick up the snake.
  • Immediately report the incident to the Security Team and CCF Team.
  • Avoid hitting or killing the snake, and refrain from throwing any liquids at it.
  • If possible, capture images of the snake(s) and share them with the Team Security and CCF. This will assist in identifying the species and taking necessary actions.

• • Stay still and calm. Do not panic.
  • Immediately report the incident to the Security Team and CCF Team.
  • Seek medical attention as soon as possible. Visit IITR hospital at the earliest.
    • Anti-venom is the treatment for serious snake envenomation. The sooner antivenom can be started, the sooner irreversible damage from venom can be stopped. 
    • Driving oneself to the hospital is not advised because people with snakebites can become dizzy or pass out.
  • Do not pick up the snake.
  • Remove any jewellery, watches or tight clothing before swelling starts.
  • Clean the bite with soap and water. Cover or wrap it loosely with a clean, dry bandage.
  • Sit or lie down so that the bite is in a neutral, comfortable position.
  • If possible, click the picture of the snake(s) and share it with the Team CCF/ Team Security/Hospital staff, so that the appropriate anti-venom can be given and further measures can be taken.

• • A puppy dog can be adopted only after the age of 60days.
  • An adult dog can be adopted only if his/her sterilization is done.
  • Adoption form must be filled with complete details (format will be uploaded on website).
  • Permission to adopt a dog must be taken from the CCF and after verifying your details and if satisfied with details, approval for adoption can be given.

• • Report the same to CCF.
  • CCF’s first priority will be the well-being of the animal, if the animal is alive on whom the cruelty is inflicted then immediate treatment by veterinary officers has to be given.
  • CCF will analyze the extent of cruelty, report the same to administration for necessary action as per IITR and GOI rules.