Festive fallout: Pets suffer amid Diwali revelry
Hindustan TimesAfter the city celebrated Diwali in all its glory, a myriad of animals and birds, including our canine companions, find themselves grappling with the aftermath of the festivities. Dog rescuers are witnessing a notable uptick in phone calls over the past couple of days, as concerned individuals reach out for assistance with lost, sick, or injured dogs.” For representation only “A rescue’s tail had to be surgically amputated this morning as it suffered serious injuries on its entire tail. Veterinarian and senior manager of the street dog program, Dr. Sanjay, said, “Amidst the vibrant festivities of Diwali, street dogs everywhere face challenges. “We have seen Diwali injuries in the past where entire body parts of the dogs have been blown off, some inflicted intentionally, some unintentionally,” said another vet at an animal clinic in the city. Three of them are cases of cruelty, “one completed surgery on Tuesday, the rest will also need medical attention.” She also said that some of the rescues are suffering from food poisoning and severe stomach upset, as they had food off the streets that were littered with the remains of fireworks.
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