Kerala is indian's most literate state with almost hundred percent literacy. Does literacy makes one cruel, violent and intolerant?
Education makes humans civilized but it seems we Indians were better off being illiterate. At least our illiterate ancestors had respect for nature and animals.
A dog in Kerala was dragged for almost 2 kilometres tied to a moving car by a man who wanted to teach the dog a lesson. Apparantly the man was annoyed with the dog's barking. Hence, he tried to remove her from the colony by using this most barbaric and cruel mode.
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The culprit who did this heinous crime has been arrested and has also been released on bail.
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The good news is that the dog is safe and is in good hands.
Two things come out very clearly from such cruel incidents in the state of Kerala: Our education system has not given any importance to animal life and the coexistence of man and animal in the Indian society. Secondly the education system has created no awareness about animal rights and animal laws. If these two things had been taught to the children of Kerala then probably Kerala would have been not only the most literate state but also the most tolerant and kind state towards animals.
Let's hope the new education policy takeanimals and it's coexistencwithhumans more seriously. It's very important that such things be taught to our children in schools and colleges.
Cold winters play havoc on street animals. To beat the cold the caregivers try all kind of things. The traditional methods of keeping their furry friends warm is by putting jute sacks and beddings on cemented floors where the dogs sleep and by making them wear warm coats and jackets.
However, coats and jackets are neither hygienic not comfortable for street dogs, hence they should be avoided.
Last year caregivers came out with old and worn out tyres as a solution for warm bedding and this time there is yet another solution. One which is not only warm and comfortable but will also protect the dogs from rain, cold winds and scorching heat. These are old, discarded drums which have been very innovatively converted into dog house (pic in the post).
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The caregivers all over India are putting their heart and soul in making their furry friend's life better and protected but all their efforts are often marred by the insensitivity of the colony residents and the apathy of the administration towards these voiceless souls.
When the jute sacks kept by the caregivers for the dogs are removed by the municipal/ RWA sweepers and the residents then what is the guarantee that these drums won't be thrown away and damaged???????