ANIMAL WELFARE NGO IN KOLKATA

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Caring for animals

 

Tucked away in a quiet corner of the city, away from the hustle-bustle and noise

of the thoroughfare on Dr. N G Saha Road in Behala, is a hospital which the

local residents have named Jagannathpur Charitable Animal Hospital. ‘Love N Care

for Animals’ is a non-Governmental charitable organisation which came into

existence eight years ago on 7 July, 1997 for alleviation of the suffering of

stray and distressed animals in the city and its surroundings. Here is what Ms.

Sushmita Ray, voluntary executive of the organisation, had to say.

‘Love N Care for Animals’ takes care of stray animals in distress. They give

these animals a shelter, a loving home, tend to their needs, treat their

ailments. The horses that roam about on the Maidan and the cows grazing on the

pastures do not have a home, unlike the other animals in the city. In addition

to rendering the services of a hospital, this organisation is deeply concerned

about the welfare of animals in the city. This age of technology, with its

pollution and increasing industrialisation threaten the very existence of birds

and beasts. Natural habitats are fast disappearing. Man will stand to lose one

of his greatest friends, if he continues to sojourn along that path, paying no

heed to the needs of his friends — animals. This is the message that the

organisation is trying to spread.

Being genuine animal lovers, they are trying to promote awareness in the city

chiefly among school students. They have conducted free workshops in several

schools, have interacted with the Nature Clubs and have spoken to students. This

year the organisation started a Plantation Programme in collaboration with the

State Forest Department — West Bengal and Kolkata Municipal Corporation. Don

Bosco Park Circus was also involved in that project.

The noble endeavours of ‘Love N Care for Animals’ can only be fruitful if the

people of the city wake up to the cries and calls of animals who need to be

loved and cared for.

Sreyashi Sen,

Coordinator, La Martiniere School for Girls