If you recall, this conversation first started off with a concern we had about increasing human safety as well as BBMP mediated dog sterilisation & vaccination (ABC/ARV – i.e. Animal Birth Control & Anti Rabies Vaccination) ) across the settlements, so that not only the dwellers are protected but the dogs are all responsibly vaccinated and neutered for your safety. Like in many spheres , the settlements may miss the needed focus of BBMP, but we can escalate and action that . However we start looking at more areas of collaboration which can also benefit the settlement with volunteering as well as job opportunities.
We were concerned about how to integrate both Animal welfare, human safety and cruelty prevention across the settlements. There is a massive need for awareness and education programs, but I also think that there are tremendous opportunities and synergy in training and employment facilities.
To help and support the SDF and dwellers better on the dog issue, two basic focus areas would be:
· Education around vaccination, neuter, rabies street dogs, care, and protection. Also on law escalation and BBMP/SPCA rules so the citizens are informed and empowered on their rights. We can do some programs with well-known NGO like CARE
· Employment possibilities : to look at Animal lover volunteers who would like to initially intern at Animal organizations as paravets, attenders, catchers, groomers, ambulance drivers, feeders etc.
· We can also consider paravet training for selected people so they can look at the animal welfare industry as a job opportunity while also pursuing their own love for animals. It’s a win-win.
· Working with and enabling children specifically, creating ambassadors and goodwill would be another plus.
I think this is going to be a unique model that will get picked up across the country if we are able to do this right. Please respond with your thoughts so we can start off asap.
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