Animal rights activists and dog lovers across India protested the Supreme Court's order to remove stray dogs from public spaces and relocate them to shelters. Demonstrations occurred in Delhi, Mumbai, and over 50 other cities, with participants advocating for evidence-based, humane policies like the Animal Birth Control (ABC) Rules. Protesters argued that mass removal is impractical, inhumane, and ineffective, potentially undermining rabies control and urban ecosystems. They cited concerns that past removal attempts failed and that shelters would lead to 'warehousing' millions of dogs, urging the court to reconsider its directive ahead of upcoming hearings.