A disturbing case of animal cruelty has left Hyderabad in shock after nearly 40 Siberian Husky dogs were discovered abandoned on the Shankarpally-Patancheru road on the morning of April 28. The incident,
which came to light following a distress call, has exposed a grim intersection of over-breeding, social media vanity, and blatant neglect.
According to the Aasra Foundation and Swan NGO, the dogs were reportedly brought in a truck and offloaded at a secluded location. By the time rescuers arrived, the scene was tragic: one Husky was already dead and decomposed, while the others had scattered.
A Desperate Search In The Heat
Of the 40 dogs, only six have been successfully rescued and moved to a care facility. The fate of the others remains uncertain. Many of the dogs fled into the nearby forested areas, likely instinctively seeking shade from the harsh Telangana heat.
Reports suggest that several dogs were picked up by random passersby before the NGOs could arrive, raising concerns about whether these animals will receive the specialized care they need.
#Hyderabad: 40 Husky dogs were discovered abandoned on the Shankarpally-Patancheru road on April 28.
A caller informed that 40 Huskies were brought in a truck and abandoned at a secluded place. Of which, one Husky is already dead and decomposed. 6 rescued.
Thank you Aasra… pic.twitter.com/X3LRv6ve8B
— @Coreena Enet Suares (@CoreenaSuares2) April 29, 2026
The news triggered a firestorm on X, with many users pointing to the inherent cruelty of keeping Arctic breeds in tropical climates. One user noted the high maintenance costs that often lead to such mass “disposals”: “Problem is that people don’t know anything about this breed and it’s quite expensive to maintain this dog. Everyone is buying this dog for show-off but no one is caring. This is more like a celebrity dog not for normal people.”
Another commenter was more direct about the environmental mismatch. “Huskies need to be banned in Telangana. This is an unsuitable clime, their owners only have them for social media grift, and are unlikely to give them an air conditioned environment 24×7. Most suffer a painful life, those abandoned face certain death.”
The sheer number of purebred dogs abandoned at once—40 in total—points toward a failing breeding operation or a “puppy mill” that could no longer sustain its “stock.” Netizens are now demanding systemic change. “We need strict laws and regulations in regard to breeding… These puppy mills need to be identified and strict action needs to be taken.”
“Indians wants rights without responsibility. Each pet should be registered to an owner and abandoning should attract heavy penalties and punishment,” wrote another user.
