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. 2019 Jan 25;13(1):e0007120. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0007120

Table 5. Responses to various questions pertaining to attitudes and practices regarding free- roaming dogs.

Criteria n (%)
Are there FRDs in your locality? 127 (100)
What are the source of FRD?
 Breeding of local FRDs 99 (78)
 Nearby villages 16 (13)
 Pets abandoned by villagers 11 (9)
Are FRD useful for the society? (Yes) 18 (14)
 For guarding premises 4 (23)
 Keep away wild animals 3 (18)
 Keep away thieves 11 (71)
Are FRD a nuisance to the society? (Yes) 109 (86)
Are FRD a threat to human health? (Yes) 116 (91)
Where do the FRD get their food?
 Garbage dumps 79 (62)
 Meat shop/Poultry farm waste 49 (39)
 Fed by residents 12 (9)
Do you ever feed a FRD? (Yes) 50 (39)
Reasons for feeding FRD
  Religious reasons 41 (84)
  Compassion 45 (90)
  Better than wasting the left-over food 42 (84)
How would you rank health of FRD in your locality?
 Good 51 (40)
 Average 44 (35)
 Poor 32 (25)
Would take an injured FRD to a veterinarian? (Yes) 28 (22)
Should residents who feed/shelter FRDs be responsible for their health/vaccination? Yes 34 (27)
No 93 (73)
Is health/vaccination of the FRDs a responsibility of the government? Yes 119 (94)
No 8 (6)
In your opinion which is the best way to control the FRD population?
 Culling 16 (13)
 Impounding 43 (34)
 ABC 52 (41)
 Garbage management 13 (10)
 Not sure/others 3 (2)