The monsoon is a season of coolness, greenery and happiness for us. But for those whose homes are on the streets, the monsoon means struggle, illness and insecurity. This time is especially difficult for indigenous/street dogs.
Today, let’s see what problems native dogs face in the rain and how we can help them.
🌧 1. Fever, cold and chills due to constant soaking
The indigenous dogs are constantly soaking in the rain because they do not have safe shelter. They do not have plastic umbrellas or clothes.
This damp condition causes them to suffer from colds, coughs, respiratory problems, fever, and arthritis. Some dogs even stand there shivering from the cold, incapable of moving.
🧫 2. Skin disorders and fungal infections
Damp skin, constant contact with water, and walking through dirt can cause fungal infections on their bodies.
Problems like itching, red patches, blisters, and hair loss can occur. If left untreated, these infections can progress and spread to other dogs.
🍽 3. Hunger – Difficulty in getting enough food
It is difficult to get food during the rainy season. The food left on the road gets washed away or gets wet and becomes inedible.
Dogs suffer from hunger, their immune system is affected, and they get sick more easily. This condition is even more serious for young puppies.
🛏 4. Lack of dry space – No place to sleep
During the rainy season, water accumulates in places on the roads. In such a situation, dogs do not get a dry, safe place.
They stop near drains, under trees, under cars – but these places are not safe. They often get injured in car accidents.
🚨 5. Accidents and injuries
During heavy rain, drivers cannot see dogs, and the roads are slippery.
This causes them to be hit by cars, break their legs, or get seriously injured. Many dogs lose their lives simply because of a lack of shelter.
🙏 What should citizens do?
If we show a little love, compassion and responsibility, we can save the lives of these creatures. Below are some things that anyone can easily do:
🏠 1. Let them stay in the porch or yard of your house
Put a sack, mat, plastic sheet – so that the dog can stay dry there.
🛍 2. Shopkeepers should provide shelter under the shop shed
Even if there is no space in the shop, let them stay under the shed. Staying dry for a while in the rain is lifesaving for them.
🥛 3. Give some food or milk
Leftover rice, pol, biscuits soaked in water, warm milk – this help can be enough.
🧼 4. If they feel sick, contact a local NGO or vet.
Many organizations organize free treatment and camps. Keep the information of such organizations handy.
📸 5. Post on social media
If a dog is sick, injured, or looking for shelter, take a photo of it and post it in a local group. Someone will come to help.
❤️ A call for humanity
These indigenous dogs are the guardians of your territory – they protect you from snakes, rats, even thieves.
They don’t have a home, but the place they rightfully live is our society, our street, our alley.
Don’t push them away, give them a little love, and your little hand can be a lifesaver for them.
🔚 Conclusion
Every dog gets wet, shivers, starves, and often gets sick in the rain. If we take a little responsibility, the lives of these creatures can become beautiful.
“They also need shelter in the rain, don’t punish them for not having a home!”
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