Stray dogs used as blood banks

Metro India News | Hyderabad

Serious allegations of cruelty and illegal medical practices have surfaced against a pet care hospital in Hyderabad, where stray dogs are reportedly being exploited for an unlawful blood trade. Animal rights activists claim that the facility, along with a veterinarian linked to the Telangana government, is involved in capturing street dogs and using them as “living blood banks.”

According to reports, stray dogs from different areas of the city are allegedly confined inside the hospital under poor and inhumane conditions. Activists say the animals are deprived of proper food, water, and medical care, while their blood is extracted repeatedly for commercial use.

The collected blood is reportedly sold to pet owners for prices ranging from Rs 18,000 to Rs 30,000 per transfusion. Allegations also suggest that the hospital is operating without a valid blood bank license, raising questions about compliance with veterinary and animal welfare regulations.

Investigators have further claimed that some pet owners bringing animals for treatment or boarding are shown false anemia reports to create fear and push them toward costly blood transfusions. The blood used in these procedures is allegedly sourced from other dogs kept inside the facility.

Animal welfare groups have demanded an immediate and transparent inquiry into the matter. They are calling for strict legal action if the allegations are proven. The controversy has sparked outrage among activists and the public, with renewed calls for stronger oversight of veterinary institutions and better protection for stray animals vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.