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The occurrence of stray cows on roadways, particularly national highways in Tamil Nadu, has emerged as a significant problem, leading to accidents and raising worries about public safety. Although highly respected in Hindu traditions, the presence of stray cattle wandering unrestricted and defecating on highways has resulted in the safety and security of these animals. Although local authorities and panchayats acknowledge this problem, they have not yet implemented any meaningful measures to resolve it. The existing legal framework for addressing the issues arising from these roaming livestock is inadequate and requires identification and rectification. One of the causes that contribute to this situation is the practice of farmers abandoning male calves, which in turn leads to a rise in the number of stray animals. Moreover, there is a dearth of transparent government statistics about cattle mortality, with the majority of information being derived from press sources. According to statistics, a significant number of stray animals, including cows, perish each year due to factors such as traffic accidents and ingestion of plastic. The authors try to emphasizes the need of implementing thorough legislative and regulatory actions to address the increasing issue of stray cattle on highways, which presents hazards to public safety, cleanliness, and animal welfare. The article also provides various suggestive measures that can be implemented for the protection of stray animals in the streets of Tamil Nadu.