Showing posts with label awareness about stray dogs. Show all posts
Showing posts with label awareness about stray dogs. Show all posts

Monday, 3 June 2013

My Only Crime - Being Born. Share My Prayer !

 
From my diary one more true story - grave of an old and three legged stray angel (dog). Here is his pain in my words.
 
 

 
My friends, I am a three legged old stray dog.
 
I do not have request for a safe place to live, to sleep, attention. I have followed you through various moves. In good or bad time, I am your companion, always be there at your feet. I never gave up on you in the hard times, why you have given up and discarded me. You alone are the centre of my universe. I have not ask for much, just keep me, to love me and let me live in peaceful healthy life.
 
Why my shadow is only my friend you are not by my side? Why I m not allowed to stay forever at one  place? Why I am suffering, scared and defeated? Why I am betrayed by humans?
This is my only crime, being born !?
My friends, please do realize before it is too late that My soul is the same as in all living creatures only body is different.
 
Here is not only me is alone who is born to suffer in pain and die. There are my million brothers and sisters who are suffering from the same pain.
 
This is an old dog's request to you all human beings. Please give your attention to us. We all need your love, care and protection to survive. We too are God's creatures. We deserve happiness. We don't want to die same like you do not. Our lives are in your hands. Please save our lives.
 
Rescue, adopt, foster, volunteer, sponsor, donate, spread the word of kindness for us, share, whatever in small or big effort but please do help and support us. You only can be our saviours.
 
Thank you my friend for hearing me.
Yours only,
 
-An old and three legged stray dog.
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This is a true story and original picture clicked by me. This precious child lives on the street of Ghatkopar area. He has three legs. In an accident because of a human he lost his left hind leg. He is living a miserable life. He is very much scared of humans. Even other stray dogs tease him and try to hurt him and he can not run fast to protect himself. So he is very much scared.
 
Because he wants to be loved so he cries all the time in strange manner. But sad people do not look at him. When I visited their and wanted to touch him, hug and pamper him he started running and hide himself under a car. He was scared. I started talking with him from some distance. He started crying when he heard my polite voice.
It was heart breaking. Tears rolled on my cheeks.
 
One of my kind friends is feeding this precious soul and is giving love to the kid. The kid only trust on my friend. I am happy that finally the kid is loved by at least someone?
 
I always ask for forgiveness from animals. No doubt because of human beings they are suffering and are on risk. Please forgive me precious souls.
 
This is my pledge and  my promise to you I will never give up on you like you never gave up on me in my hard times. You are a life and it is my duty to respect your life, to protect and help you.
This is responsibility of every human being to respect, help and protect all other living beings !
Thank you.
 
~ Manisha Matta
 




Wednesday, 29 May 2013

Story Of Jackie - Happy Ending !

 
Today I will tell you the story of Jackie.

Meet Jackie. He is pure Indian breed, our stray baby. How handsome he is. Isn't he ?

Jackie was born on one of the Mumbai streets. When he was small 1.5 month old puppy he got severely ill with some born disease. Due to this disease his all four legs became very weak and he was unable to walk. He was suffering in pain on the street.

But God was with Jackie. Kind souls Priyanka and her family ( who live in my colony ) appeared like angels. She wrapped him in her arms and adopted him from street. They removed the name tag of 'stray' and gave him a sweet name Jackie. He is only Jackie.

Before taking him in their home Priyanka and her family never gave a thought to his illness. They took the baby to the private vet and started treatment for his born problem and some other problems too. Whole family took a lot care of him. With their love and care he is very good in his health now. Priyanka daily take him for walks in our colony. He is such a sweet heart kid.

Jackie is above one year now. He is a happy kid. He is the life of whole family.

This is true love and compassion for a stray. Priyanka and her family appeared as angels in Jackie's life and adopted him direct from street, otherwise he might have died. Hats off. Happy ending.

May God bless this lovely family and Jackie.

I wish every human should be kind like this amazing family. If so then trust me things will surely work for animals in distress. No one homeless animal will suffer then.

My request please share this post and spread the word for homeless animals. There is a lot lack of awareness about stray animals. They desperately need us to survive. By your kind efforts and help every time you will be saving an innocent life. Your efforts will make a lot changes.

Start from your neighbourhood today !

Thanks.
 
 

 
 

Thursday, 16 May 2013

Lakdi - One Of My Toughest Rescue Cases !
 


 
This is Lakdi (stick). She is from my location. She is the part of my daily stray feeding.
Do not laugh at his name. Some reason behind it why I gave her this name. Because she is thin but very active and alert. Her body is very stiff like lakdi (stick) only. When she runs no one can catch her. While running she looks very funny as at the time her body looks like somebody has thrown a stick in the air.
 
One day she suddenly disappeared. I kept searching her for so many mornings, afternoons, nights but was unable to find her. After some days she suddenly appeared on her feeding time. But we were scared to see her. Her face was badly injured and one ear and one eye was swollen and completely closed. She was in trauma. When I went close to her she started crying and running. After that it is a big story of hide and seek. She was sometimes appearing in afternoons and sometimes in nights. I started keeping an eye on her. It was continue for so many days. I was worried about her. Because of wounds there were chances of maggots. I called Ida India for help. Thanks to them they gave excellent response for the kid. But she had severe injuries and pain so she again disappeared. Ida people came 2-3 times for her.
 
Very tough story of her rescue but God helped me otherwise she would have died. Finally after so many days I got success in rescued her and called Ida again. And as usual Ida again gave very quick response. They took her at their Deonar - Mumbai centre.
 
Lakdi was admitted in Ida. Vets and care takers took so much good care of her. After her full recovery  they hand overed Lakdi to us on my colony gate. 10-12 days has passed. My maids took her inside our colony. Now she is living here in my compound happily. She play with us a lot, love us so much. She eats properly and she is doing good by her health. May God bless her.
 
Thanks to God for everything. I am very thankful to my family, my husband and both children who always support and help me so much in my work, whatever rescue, adoptions, treatments, feeding, so many other things. In Lakdi's rescue My Husband helped me so much !!
 
Thank you once again Ida India from cores of my heart for always your quick response and great work. Hats off to entire Ida team. May God bless them. They are doing amazing work indeed and provide day and night services.
 
May God bless all kind souls who are helping our furry friends. They need us. They have no voice without us. Please be voice of them.
 
See the pictures of Ladki - Before I rescued and then after treatment from Ida, playing in my colony.
 
Thanks.

Tuesday, 9 April 2013

Laughing Mona ! Up For Free Adoption !


Precious Soul :
 

 
Every body knows about Laughing Buddha..But have you ever seen Laughing MONA ?
No !?
Then meet Laughing Mona here. She is a sweetheart kid, a brave soldier who fought for her life and become a winner.

Location : Ghatkopar - East, Mumbai.

Mona is very cute and friendly. Suddenly one day she became ill and had Distemper. One kind soul and genuine stray animal lover Himesh took her a lot care about her health, treatment, food, medicines, vet, saline, everything and saved her life.
May God bless both that kind soul and Mona.
She is very happy and saying Hello to everyone. Say hello to her !
She deserve a home and family, doesn't she ?

Please help this precious soul by adopting her.
Contact : 9167652675

Please share !
 
Do Not Buy Your Pet But Adopt. Save Innocent Homeless Stray Lives.
 
 

Tuesday, 19 March 2013

Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma) in Dogs .

Liver cancer is a tumor of the epithelial tissues of the liver, that lines the surfaces and the cavities of dogs' body structure. It is one of the most dangerous forms of the disease and is a silent killer. Because many dogs do not even show any distinct symptoms until it is too late. Liver cancer in dog affect mostly older dogs ( around 10 years and above ) more than younger dogs. So dog parents and all animal lovers need to be educate themselves as much as they can and be careful of this disease.

Types of Dog liver cancer :

There are two types of liver cancer in dogs.
1- Primary Liver Cancer, arises within the liver. It is the result of primary liver tumor that originates in the liver. The most common primary liver tumor usually does not spread to other parts of the body. It mostly occurs in older dogs ( specially in male dogs ). In rare cases Primary liver cancer in dogs can metastasize to other parts of the body.
2- Secondary / Metastatic Liver Cancer, is one that spread to the liver from other organs and common in dogs. Because the liver is the largest organ in the dog's body. It is involved in bodily functions and processes. Medications are metabolized in the liver and putting a lot of stress on the liver. This is the reason of all secondary/ metastatic cancers. Metastatic liver tumors are generally multiple aggregation of cells.

Symptoms of Dog liver cancer :
 
Sadly in the early stage of dog liver cancer, symptoms are not distinctive until the disease reaches an advanced stage.
Some of Symptoms are :
Appetite loss, anemia as a result of appetite loss/ internal bleeding, pale gums as a sign of anemia, jaundice as a result of anemia and liver disease, blood in stools as a sign of internal bleeding, lethargy, diarrhea, vomiting, weight loss, excessive urination and thirst, abdominal haemorrhage, weakness, behavioural symptom, etc.

Causes of dog liver cancer :
 
Causes of dog liver cancer are unknown. May be related to environmental factors such as chemical driven liver damage or causes may be toxins. Because dogs are exposed on a daily basis to such toxins and chemicals which may be contained in household cleaners/ pesticides.
If dog is being fed a low-quality commercial dog food, is constantly being exposed to harmful and some dangerous chemicals contained in the food such as artificial flavors and colouring.

Diagnosis of dog lever cancer : 

This is difficult to diagnosis early enough liver cancer in dog. If dog shows some of symptoms, do not do late to take him to a veterinarian for an immediate examination. Veterinarian will perform a physical examination on dog to see some other conditions. If dog liver cancer is suspected then it may require some following tests.
Biochemical profile, complete blood count test, urinalysis, liver biopsy, clotting tests, abdominal ultrasound, abdominal and chest x-rays. Also a microscopic test of fluid will be taken from dog liver by needle to detect a pre-cancerous change in tissues and cells. A hepatic biopsy may need to be done to make a conclusive diagnosis. 
 
Treatment in dog lever cancer :
 
Liver cancer in dog is a tough battle of life and is not easily treated. The treatment depends upon the severity of the condition. Very first veterinarian will work to stabilize dog's condition and to ease his discomfort and pain.
Disease is usually not diagnosed in the early stage. So options of treatment go down when the cancer is in an advanced stage. Dog may require a blood transfusion. If the dog has a primary liver tumor, there is possibility of a surgery to remove part of the liver. Surgery of this type is a dangerous procedure and only should be attempted when the exact location of the tumor is known. But not in all dogs. And If cancer is metastatic then radiotherapy or chemotherapy may be tried for removing cancer cells.
 
Natural remedies, herbs and diet for liver cancer in dog:
 
Though dog liver cancer has a poor worsen prognosis but one should not give up. Try various treatment options such as homeopathic, herbs, natural supplements, home made diets, etc.
Herbs are good for strengthening the immune system. They support the liver, kidneys and make the body stronger to fight against cancer.
AHCC, Avemar, Astragalus, Echinacea, red clover, burdock root, alfalfa, dandelion, essiac, milk thistle, green tea, garlic, ginger mashrooms, are good suggestions for dog with liver cancer.
Mostly veterinarians suggest homemade diet for liver cancer dog patient which should be low in carbohydrate and high in fat, high quality proteins, amino acids, beneficial vegetables.  
Also some beneficial supplements should be given. Vitamin C and E, the minerals selenium, etc.
 
Very Important Note : The goal of treatment for dog liver cancer should be to try to improve his quality of life. A dog with liver cancer is under a lot of stress, physically as well mentally. Always try to help relax the mind of the dog. Do everything for his well being and to keep his mind calm. 
The best thing is always keep the dog with liver cancer in under observation and visit for regular medical checkups.
In advanced stages,there is not so much that can be done to cure the cancer. Vet may bring up the possibility of euthanasia.   
Remember If discovered early, dog liver cancer may be treatable. 
Never give up the hopes.