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New shelter for Stray dogs

Would you ever like to be thrown out of your home just because you have become disabled or suffering from an illness? Unfortunately, some animals once reared as darling pets are thrown into the streets mercilessly. However, Dr. E. K. Thilakarathna's shelter for dogs has become a haven for stray dogs.

Dr. Thilakarathna being a veterinary surgeon, has a soft corner for animals, and it is this quality that prompted him to show his kindness to the poor creatures. It has been his habit to treat stray dogs for more than one and half years. He joined hands with four other people. Thulba Razak, Mrs. Narendran, Mrs. Jayakody and Mrs. Nelum Perera who willingly become members of social service organisations. While they provided him with finance, he could easily have them cared for.

Many surgical operations, sterilisation programs etc. are being performed with their financial help. " We have worked together in many activities and they have been successful. The solution to eradicate rabies is not merely killing them in numbers but to minimise the potential of spreading rabies by vaccinating." said Dr. E .K. Thilakarathna.

"If one peeps into the temporary shelter for dogs what strikes him is the lack of adequate space for healthy growth. Whether it is an animal or a human being, once it was treated for a disease, after care is very important. This is what the owner of the pet fail to ensure. Treatment should continue without any breakdowns until the animal recovers fully," he said. Dr. Thilakarathna and his team, willingly discharge their duties in the interest of the poor creatures.

Puppies are seen on the road afflicted with rashes or other disabilities.It is love and care with which the animal lovers begin their life-long service to dogs and cats, which is done voluntarily. They are in need of adequate shelter that will facilitate their job, Thilakarathna said that the land they bought which consists of 20 perches has the necessary space for the job.

It could accommodate 30 dogs and 30 cats but they could only lay the foundation for the new structure at first lane, Katubedda. Members of our animal welfare association have contributed Rs. 200, 000 for initial construction work. "As we are financially tight, we expect contributions from the public to complete the building," Dr. E.K. Thilakarathna said.

It is our responsibility as dutiful citizen to treat animals as much as we can and make a better home for them until they leave us.

 

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