Allegations of illegal dog relocation by educational institutions in Bengaluru and nearby districts have surged over the past month. This comes even though the Supreme Court has set strict procedures for such relocations. Several NGOs have used social media to raise awareness and work directly to stop these illegal acts. They often rely on citizen videos to gather proof and confront schools with evidence. A notable case involved a polytechnic college in Chikkaballapur accused of abandoning 15 puppies from three dogs. On January 5, NGOs rescued 13 abandoned puppies near Nandi Hills, claimed to be left by the college. A video reviewed by The Hindu shows a college van with staff abandoning the puppies. Volunteers said one puppy was run over, and another was injured but is now receiving treatment. The survivors were reunited with their mothers. The NGOs have secured a promise from the college not to relocate dogs illegally again. “We did not initiate any legal proceedings, as the college admitted to the act and promised not to repeat it,” said a volunteer. Priyam Chhetri, a collective member, noted, “The Supreme Court has prescribed detailed steps for relocation, but these institutions are flouting them.” Many students are reporting missing dogs via social media, helping the collective track violations. Meanwhile, officials from the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) said no complaints of illegal relocation have been received. They have collected data on stray dogs and are working with corporations to build proper relocation infrastructure in coordination with NGOs. Four corporations have identified land for this purpose, with one pending. Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court detailing stray dog numbers and plans for infrastructure development.