All Talk and No Action

Very few people I come across can live in harmony with animals.

Some are afraid of animals, while, an overwhelming majority, hate them.

For whatever reason.

Some incidents in the last two months have proven that even employees and volunteers of some well-known animal care NGOs, lack sensitivity and love.

This post was meant to be a rant against them.

Thankfully, I realised my folly.

Few people like animals, fewer still actively involve themselves in animal welfare.

I would rather talk about the good work that is going on and hope people make use of the resources available to help these kindred souls.

Charu Shah is an animal rights activist and someone, I go to, apart from my regular vet, in case of any queries/suggestions.

An architect by profession, Charu is a living encyclopedia on animal rights and laws, pertaining to India.

She has an egroup by the name of animal-welfare India. The digest has any every information you could think of, with regards to animal care, adoption drives, pet news and happenings around the globe.

She, alongwith her dedicated network of friends, holds group meetings that bounce off ideas in the field of animal care.

If you wish to become a part of the e-group or want to direct pet queries to Charu, please leave your mail IDs in the comments and I will revert.

Obviously, no crank mails/fraanship requests will be entertained.

Also, some NGOs that are doing their bit towards animal care are :

• SPCA
• IDA (In Defense of Animals)
• Ahimsa

I request you to get in touch with any of the above, if you ever find any ill-treatment being meted out to our furry friends.

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Today is my Chotu's birthday.

When we look back at the last four years, we feel blessed.

The below words from Jabberwock nail it better than I ever can  -