Monsoon: How to take care of stray animals
Delhi, Mumbai, and various parts of North India are currently experiencing torrential rains and consequent floods/flood-like situations almost every day. This has caused damage to the life and property of not just people but even several stray dogs, cats, and birds who coop up on the streets. So while you safeguard yourself, these tips can help you save stray animals around you.
Accommodate them in your home or housing society
Since there's water everywhere and you're staying indoors, you can also provide shelter to stray dogs and cats in your vicinity. For this, you can seek permission from the relevant authorities of your residential complex and urge everyone to make a collective effort in doing so. You can offer them a space in your balcony or store room.
Give them food, clean water, and medical attention
Stray animals may go through a hard time searching for food and water during the monsoon as everything around is wet and contaminated. You can encourage your community or neighbors to pool in money and resources, and jointly arrange for fresh food and clean water for them. Additionally, keep a first-aid kit ready if you see some injured animals around.
Support animal drives and local NGOs
Animal shelters also face various challenges during the rainy season, typically when it comes to funds, medication, and access to fresh food and water for stray dogs and cats. You can get in touch with them and offer the required help. If you are unable to offer financial assistance, you can volunteer or donate items like old clothes, furniture, newspapers, fresh food, and medicines.
Deworm them
Due to the rains, everything around is muddy and wet, which can negatively impact the health of animals. Puddles with dirty rainwater can be a hotbed for worms, bacteria, fungi, and viruses that can easily enter a stray animal's body when it licks itself. Hence, it is important to deworm them so that they stay safe and healthy during this time.
Make animal experts, vets, and local NGOs aware
If you are not around or are unable to help stray animals, make local NGO bodies, animal shelter homes, veterinaries, and animal experts aware of the situation around your vicinity. This will help the concerned authorities keep a thorough watch on the condition of the animals in and around your locality, keeping untoward instances and emergencies at bay.
