Extracts & Press Note of PAWS Seminar - 10th May

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For immediate release

 

PLANTS & ANIMALS WELFARE SOCIETY UNITES FOUR DISTRICTS AND SEVEN NGOS IN

ITS AWARENESS WORKSHOP

Attendants Rate Them with a Perfect Ten for Overall Preparations

 

Those who believe in the power and exuberance of youth, the Plants &

Animals Welfare Society (PAWS) of Dombivli serves as a constant source

of inspiration. A NGO primarily run by a young brigade most of them in

their mid 20's organized an awareness workshop last Sunday bringing some

of the most reputed NGOs under one roof. Welfare of Stray Dogs (WSD),

People for Animals (PFA), Govardhan Charitable Trust, Terra Animal

Trust, Thane SPCA and Hariyali Trust are some of the big names that came

together to enlighten 50 participants across the districts of Pune,

Mumbai, Raigad and Thane.

Starting 2pm, the banquet hall of Hotel Twins, venue of the workshop saw

Mr. Punam Singhvi opening the show with his presentation on green

vegetation and ecosystem. He neatly emphasized how his NGO Hariyali

collected seeds on nature trails and excursions and sowed them along the

pipelines and mountain slopes to do a world of good to the ecosystem of

Thane district. The next speaker in sequel was Mrs. Shakuntal Majumdar,

President of Thane SPCA who conducted a one-to-one session with the

participants teaching them numerous ways to handle a case of animal

cruelty. A small 15-minute break followed in the pursuit where

participants relished on a vegan snack.

At 4.30pm, the 2nd session started with the most favourite topic amongst

every participant - First Aid and medication of stray dogs hosted by

Pooja Mishra of WSD. In addition to that, she shared some telephone

numbers of homeopaths who can be consulted free of cost for homeopathy

remedies least known for the treatment of animals in veterinary science.

As she finished her session, it was time to get some serious lessons on

the topic of herpetology by Mr. Kedar Bhide - A Hony. Sarpamitra from

Forest Department. Why do people hold pre-conceived notions on the

subject of snake rescue, how to bag a snake and what are the most

suitable timings to release a snake as per its biological

characteristics? Many such questions answered by snake-man Kedar who

dedicated more than half of his life in the rescue of snakes ignited a

fresh spirit in the minds of people. On a closing note, he shared some

of the best experiences of his life. Post this Mr. Manoj Oswal, founder

of People for Animals, Pune who is also a vegetarian turned vegan took

stage to make a sincere appeal to the masses in choosing vegetarianism

and its benefits. Some amazing facts never known to ordinary man covered

under his presentation were - a vegetarian has 50% less chances of

suffering from a heart disease, eating animals even contributes to world

hunger and how the whole ecosystem is disturbed when animals are

slaughtered for the purpose of meat.

Nilesh Bhanage, founder of PAWS Dombivli addressed the closing ceremony

of the workshop, honoured the guests with certificates and scented

candles as a small token of appreciation. Amidst all the felicitation,

Mrs. Rosalie Mallik from Govardhan Charitable Trust was the biggest name

for her noteworthy contributions in the field of animal welfare. She is

an American lady who settled in India - runs a shelter for cattle in

Roha spread across 40 acres of land and more than hundreds of cattle

have taken shelter in her premises for a lifetime.

With the evening all set, participants filled up their forms signing

petitions on elephants wandering across the streets of Mumbai. They

rated the overall preparations of the seminar expressing it as one of

the greatest days to remember in their lives. The 'Smart Volunteer

Contest' saw some felicitations of energetic members in Team PAWS. The

young brigade of Team PAWS who then took stage for a photo-opportunity

were cheered by all the participants for their month long hard-work

during the preparatory phase of this seminar and making it a grand

success.

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If you' like more information on this topic, pictures and videos or to

schedule an interview with the founder Nilesh Bhanage, alternatively you

can also call the helpline number of PAWS 9820161114 and also email

manasi <manasi for any kind of

details.