A man feeds 50 stray dogs every day since the COVID-19 pandemic started
The story first appeared in The Times of Bennett, a student-led newspaper of the Times School of Media
By Janvi Budhiraja
Munish K. Chandela feeds about 50stray dogs in Panipat , Haryana every day. The 40 year old has been doing that from the starting for this global pandemic (COVID-19 ) because he can’t bear to see them starve.
Munish provides them milk, biscuits, bread, rotis, rusk, and sometimes drydog food on his way to work. He works as a driver, so when he drives to his job in morning or when he’s going back home in evening, he also feeds any dog that he sees outside.
“I feel sad for homeless dogs and want to help them” Munish said.
“Especially when I see a lonely dog that does not belong to any pack, probably dumped, which is very common here. I always have food and fresh water with me, so whenever I see a dog, I stop and give it food and water.”
“It cost me around Rs. 5000-6000 every month not including emergency cases” Munish added “I have helped find homes for around 10-15 dogs, not including my own 5 dogs.” At last, Munish believes “we should adopt, don’t shop”.
COVID-19 has affected both people and animals alike around the world. As physical distancing measures are enacted, more people are staying at home, while restaurants and most markets are closed- both main food source for stray animals. The effect on stray animals is devastating as most are finding increasingly difficult to find food.
These challenging times call for urgent measures. Munish is giving dogs a lifeline, by feeding stray animals wherever possible. You can also take a step by feeding stray animals near you.
(The writer is a first-year student of BA (Journalism and Mass Communication) of The Times School of Media)
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By Janvi Budhiraja
Munish K. Chandela feeds about 50
Munish provides them milk, biscuits, bread, rotis, rusk, and sometimes dry
“I feel sad for homeless dogs and want to help them” Munish said.
“Especially when I see a lonely dog that does not belong to any pack, probably dumped, which is very common here. I always have food and fresh water with me, so whenever I see a dog, I stop and give it food and water.”
“It cost me around Rs. 5000-6000 every month not including emergency cases” Munish added “I have helped find homes for around 10-15 dogs, not including my own 5 dogs.” At last, Munish believes “we should adopt, don’t shop”.
COVID-19 has affected both people and animals alike around the world. As physical distancing measures are enacted, more people are staying at home, while restaurants and most markets are closed- both main food source for stray animals. The effect on stray animals is devastating as most are finding increasingly difficult to find food.
These challenging times call for urgent measures. Munish is giving dogs a lifeline, by feeding stray animals wherever possible. You can also take a step by feeding stray animals near you.
(The writer is a first-year student of BA (Journalism and Mass Communication) of The Times School of Media)
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