Sonu Sood to advocate for stray dog sterilisation in India, seeks public support; 'We can control diseases like rabies'

Actor Sonu Sood has spoken up for humane ways to manage stray dogs in India. He has urged people to support vaccination and sterilization to control numbers and prevent rabies. Known for his relief work, Sood has backed animal welfare group Jeev Sabha and asked citizens to choose science-backed solutions over fear or quick reactions.The message appeared in a video posted by Jeev Sabha on Instagram, showing Sood speaking directly to the public. The organization posted the video to underline the importance of humane, long-term solutions and to rally public support for its ongoing work.

Sonu Sood calls for humane action

In the video, Sonu Sood spoke about the need for compassion and shared responsibility toward stray animals. The 'Fateh' actor said, "Namaskar, me hu Sonu Sood aur jaise me Indian hu, yaha pe paida aur rehne wale har stray dog bhi Indian hai, isliye unhe Indy bulaya jaata hai.

Me sabse darkhast karta hu, ki jaise humne Covid jaisi bimari ka saamna kiya, waise hi vaccination aur sterilization se jo stray dogs hai aur rabies jaisi jo bimari hai, unpe kaabu paaya jaa sakta hai (Hello, I am Sonu Sood, and just as I am Indian, every stray dog born and living here is also Indian, which is why they are called Indy.

I request everyone that just as we faced diseases like COVID, in the same way, through vaccination and sterilization, we can control stray dogs and diseases like rabies)."

Sood followed this with a clear appeal for kindness. “Let’s choose kindness, let’s choose solutions. I support Jeev Sabha. God bless you all. Take care.”Sood encouraged people to work toward solutions instead of focusing on problems. He emphasized that vaccination and sterilization offer a proven and humane way to protect both communities and animals.

Legal and social context

Sonu Sood’s message comes at a moment when the Supreme Court of India is closely reviewing issues linked to the rising stray dog population. The court has made its stance clear. It wants public safety protected, and it wants stray animals treated humanely. It has repeatedly pointed to vaccination and sterilization as the most practical ways to manage the problem. Sood’s message lines up with that approach. He asks people to stay informed, act responsibly, and work together.On the professional front, Sood was last seen in his directorial debut, ‘Fateh’. The film also features Jacqueline Fernandez, Naseeruddin Shah, and Vijay Raaz. It marked his move behind the camera in a full-length project.