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New billboard campaign urges Lucknow communities to support humane street dog population management
Lucknow, UTTAR PRADESH— Humane World for Animals India (formerly called Humane Society International/India) has installed billboards at key locations across Lucknow, urging residents to bring community dogs from their neighbourhoods to the Animal Birth Control Centre (ABC) at Jarahara for free sterilization and anti-rabies vaccination. Residents who notice unsterilized community dogs in their neighborhood can call 9336312853 to book an appointment or bring their community dogs to the ABC located in Jarhara, Indiranagar in Lucknow, between 08:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Sujoy Panigrahi
Kolkata’s first Compassion Index Survey finds strong concern for animals and opportunities to turn compassion into action
Kolkata, WEST BENGAL—Today, Humane World for Animals India (formerly called Humane Society International/India) released the findings from its first-of-its-kind Compassion Index Survey, offering a data-driven look at how residents of Kolkata perceive and respond to animal welfare. Based on the responses of over 2000 residents, the survey found strong concern for animal welfare among Kolkata residents, and highlighted the opportunity to meet the gaps in awareness and knowledge to help translate compassion into informed action.
Sudheesh P.M
India gets its first-ever online course to prepare veterinarians for animal–inclusive disaster response
WAYANAD, KERALA—Animal protection organization Humane World for Animals India (formerly called Humane Society International/India), in collaboration with Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Pookode, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on "Emergency Care and Response for Animals during Disasters." The initiative has been implemented with the philanthropic support of the Tata Trusts.
Prannoy Dutta
Emergency relief operations begin for animals affected by Maharashtra floods
Animal protection organization Humane World for Animals India (formerly called Humane Society International India) has launched emergency relief operations for animals affected by the devastating floods in Maharashtra.
Surajit Sharma
Major win in Nagaland: three dog meat wholesalers permanently exit trade after 20 years
In a major breakthrough in efforts to end the dog meat trade in northeastern India, three long-time dog meat wholesalers have permanently left the trade after supplying dogs for slaughter and consumption for more than 20 years.
Vanessa Mignon
New report demands urgent policy reform to curb India’s booming exotic pet trade
DELHI, India— Animal protection organization Humane World for Animals India, in collaboration with Kritika Balaji, a wildlife trade researcher, has published a new report titled “Safeguarding Biodiversity and Public Health: A Policy Analysis of Exotic Pet Trade in India”.
Sanjay
Pune hosts first-ever plant-based roundtable for educational institutions
Pune, MAHARASHTRA—Animal protection organization Humane World for Animals India (formerly called Humane Society International/India), in collaboration with EduGrown, hosted Pune’s first-ever roundtable on plant-based meals in schools and colleges.
Jaihari AK
Good news: Humane World for Animals India recognized by the Red Cross for its flood relief operation in Punjab
AMRITSAR, Punjab— On World Red Cross Day, Humane World for Animals India (formerly called Humane Society International) was honoured by the Red Cross Society of India (Punjab State Branch) for the disaster relief and response
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