Pramesh S Jain & Yogesh K Porwar
H
armonious coexistence with animals is critical to maintaining ecological balance around us.Beyond animal birth control and vaccinations, understanding animal behaviours and accepting them the way nature has created them is also important.
BBMP animal husbandry alongwith Sahavarthin Animal Welfare Trust and other forthcoming intrested entities is intending to roll out multiple initiatives in the coming days under the umbrella of *#BITEFREELOCALITY* to create coexistence champions who can work together in building a humane environment for animals.
FESTIVAL OF DOGS:
Dogs are more often than not looked at negatively with main focus on dog bites and fear of attacks.While most of the dogs are very loyal, obedient,protective and a beautiful companion for humans.
While preventive measures to manage conflicts are advocated, we are keen on celebrating and highlighting their positive additions to the society.
BBMP will be celebrating festival of dogs on Oct 17, 2024 by bringing together RWAs,animal caretakers across the city to come forward to share layers of stories of love and bond they share with streeties.
POURAKARMIKAS in ACTION:
On the same day,BBMP will also kickstart pilot feeding exercise by on-boarding pourakarmikas of 4 wards to assist in feeding community dogs by coordinating with restaurants in that area.
As the project progresses,we will improve the usage of leftover food by connecting the restaurants with more caretakers in each area,that way dogs are fed consistently everyday.
ANIMAL CARETAKER REGISTRATION:
If you are keen on being part of all the upcoming initiatives as a volunteer from your ward, then please scan the code below, fill the form and submit before 15th October 2024.
Feel free to contact 1533 for any further questions.
