 In January 2019, BCI opened a geriatric ward for ageing stray dogs at a cost of 1 million.The ward, with marble flooring to guard against ticks and insects and a heat-proof roofing, is spread over 3,600 square feet, with open space, two kennels for physically challenged animals, one kennel for visually impaired dogs, and an intensive care shed and a room for storing medicines.The kennels has a capacity to accommodate 30 animals.