Summary:
International animal welfare organisation, World Animal Protection and Veterinary Services Department, North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) have launched a special initiative to feed stray dogs during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the nationwide lockdown that followed, World Animal Protection has been working to ensure that stray animals are not forgotten. Gajender K Sharma, Country Director, World Animal Protection, India said, “It is now over three months since the lockdown was announced by the Government of India. This initiative of World Animal Protection and NDMC will help feed hundreds of stray dogs in Delhi. Hundreds of supporters and animal lovers came forward with stories of compassion and images of them feeding stray dogs, while taking all the necessary precautions..