STRAY DOGS AND THEIR NEED OF ANIMAL WELFARE

 ANIMAL WELFARE

Animal welfare refers the treatment that an animal receives is covered by other terms such as animal care, animal husbandry, and human treatment. Protecting an animal's welfare means providing for its physical and mental needs. The World Organisation for Animal Health considers an animal to be in a good state of welfare if it is healthy, comfortable, well-nourished and able to express innate behaviour and not suffering from pain, fear or distress (WOAH, 2008). 

As we go about our daily activities, it is easy to forget what it means to make small differences that significantly impact the lives of animals with whom we share our planet. But our animals need us - now more than ever, and it is time we came forth and learned what it is to be kind, generous, humane, and compassionate. If you look beyond the concrete jungle, you'll find loyalty in unconditional love, humility in trust, and hope in difficulty - animals teach us the very essence of our existence.

     

                                                                   

WHY THE NEED OF ANIMAL WELFARE IMPORTANT FOR STRAY DOGS?

Most of the population looks at stray dogs as a menace and a threat. Just a few unfortunate events of dog bites are enough to turn people against stray dogs and perceive them all viciously. in all probability, a dog does not bite unless provoked, sick or in pain. in fact, according to a study conducted by The American College of Veterinary Behaviourists published in Psychology Today, sometimes dogs might not even prefer to interact physically. on the other hand, dogs are often expressive and social animals, eager to ‘talk’ to us, provided we hear them out.

Stray dogs face abuse, hunger, sickness, and all kinds of troubles. It is difficult for them to maintain good health, but Welfare of Stray Dogs is here to help them. The organization runs regular check-ups on the dogs and ensures that they have everything they need for survival, proper health, and happier life. Improved dog population health ensures that the dogs have a good life ahead and face no issues with their health.

                                          

Two recent cases in the Kerala and Delhi high courts highlight the complicated nature of our relationship with domestic dogs. In Kerala, the brutal and senseless killing of a pet dog, Bruno, highlighted the needless and sometimes wanton cruelty that we can inflict upon animals. In Delhi, on the other hand, the high court passed a judgement granting stray dogs the right to food, and the right to be fed.

So, to reduce ill treatment towards dogs and to protect them animal welfare is important.

HOW ANIIMAL WELFARE HELPS STRAY DOGS?

Welfare of stray dogs is a non-profit organization that aims to change the lives of ownerless dogs in India. They have been operating since 1989 when the organization first started. The organization has registration registered under the Bombay Public Trusts Act, 1950. The organization has managed to help the lives of many animals in India and continues to save stray dogs from all kinds of abuse, neglect, injury, etc.

The Animal Welfare Board of India (Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India) also recognizes the organization; making it a credible firm that fights for what is right. The organization has accomplished a lot in its brief years of operations. Here is a list of objectives that Welfare of Stray Dogs organization wants to accomplish.

                                               

                                     

Rabies is a severe concern for the Indian public, so welfare of stray dogs ensures all dogs are safe and fully vaccinated against rabies. The organization runs rabies vaccination drives, educational projects, and ground-level inspections for unvaccinated pets. In addition, professionals in the organization have created multiple sector-based initiatives that focus on removing rabies from the country and each city one at a time.

Welfare of stray dogs helps with reduction of stray dogs' population, educated public about the welfare of stray dogs, awareness about street dog adoption and ensure dog population health.

Welfare of stray dogs' volunteers are the organization’s biggest strength, and they have helped save hundreds of stray dogs and change their lives forever. 

By Sri Naga Thanmai Navudu