{"id":6158,"date":"2022-05-16T00:30:27","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T00:30:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/"},"modified":"2022-05-13T09:28:15","modified_gmt":"2022-05-13T09:28:15","slug":"what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/","title":{"rendered":"What can we do for stray animals?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#What_can_we_do_for_stray_animals\" title=\"What can we do for stray animals?\">What can we do for stray animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#Can_I_give_away_a_stray_cat\" title=\"Can I give away a stray cat?\">Can I give away a stray cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#What_do_you_do_with_a_stray_dog\" title=\"What do you do with a stray dog?\">What do you do with a stray dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_stray_dogs\" title=\"How do you get rid of stray dogs?\">How do you get rid of stray dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#How_can_we_solve_the_problem_of_stray_animals\" title=\"How can we solve the problem of stray animals?\">How can we solve the problem of stray animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#How_can_we_reduce_the_number_of_stray_animals\" title=\"How can we reduce the number of stray animals?\">How can we reduce the number of stray animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#What_we_can_do_for_stray_dogs\" title=\"What we can do for stray dogs?\">What we can do for stray dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#Why_should_we_protect_stray_animals\" title=\"Why should we protect stray animals?\">Why should we protect stray animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#Can_I_release_a_stray_cat\" title=\"Can I release a stray cat?\">Can I release a stray cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#How_long_before_a_stray_cat_is_legally_yours\" title=\"How long before a stray cat is legally yours?\">How long before a stray cat is legally yours?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#What_do_you_do_with_an_unwanted_stray_cat\" title=\"What do you do with an unwanted stray cat?\">What do you do with an unwanted stray cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#Can_a_stray_cat_become_a_house_pet\" title=\"Can a stray cat become a house pet?\">Can a stray cat become a house pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#Who_do_I_call_to_pick_up_a_stray_dog_near_me\" title=\"Who do I call to pick up a stray dog near me?\">Who do I call to pick up a stray dog near me?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#What_should_I_do_if_a_stray_dog_follows_me_at_home\" title=\"What should I do if a stray dog follows me at home?\">What should I do if a stray dog follows me at home?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#How_do_you_keep_stray_dogs_away\" title=\"How do you keep stray dogs away?\">How do you keep stray dogs away?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#Can_stray_dogs_be_removed_from_society\" title=\"Can stray dogs be removed from society?\">Can stray dogs be removed from society?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#How_do_you_solve_a_stray_animal_problem\" title=\"How do you solve a stray animal problem?\">How do you solve a stray animal problem?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#How_can_we_solve_the_problem_of_stray_cattle\" title=\"How can we solve the problem of stray cattle?\">How can we solve the problem of stray cattle?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#How_can_we_control_the_movement_of_stray_animals_in_our_locality\" title=\"How can we control the movement of stray animals in our locality?\">How can we control the movement of stray animals in our locality?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#How_can_we_reduce_stray_animals\" title=\"How can we reduce stray animals?\">How can we reduce stray animals?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-we-do-for-stray-animals\/#How_can_we_stop_stray_overpopulation\" title=\"How can we stop stray overpopulation?\">How can we stop stray overpopulation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_we_do_for_stray_animals\"><\/span>What can we do for stray animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>What can I do for other stray animals right now?<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Become a Sponsor. Caring for so many animals is resource-intensive.<\/li>\n<li>Volunteer. Volunteering in rescue centers is a proactive way to make a huge impact on the animals.<\/li>\n<li>Donate to Help Homeless Pets.<\/li>\n<li>Foster homeless animals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>19-Nov-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_give_away_a_stray_cat\"><\/span>Can I give away a stray cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can decide to take on a stray cat yourself if you can&#8217;t find an owner, and kittens can be rehomed when they&#8217;re eight weeks old. If you&#8217;re unable to keep the cat, <b>a local animal rescue charity may be able to help. Try contacting your local RSPCA animal centre, Cats Protection or other reputable organisations.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_with_a_stray_dog\"><\/span>What do you do with a stray dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Top tips on how to help stray dogs in India:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find like-minded neighbours in your community.<\/li>\n<li>Arrange for shelter and regular food.<\/li>\n<li>Adopt and support stray dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Vaccinate and sterilize\/neuter.<\/li>\n<li>Raise awareness and learn the laws.<\/li>\n<li>Prevent and report cruelty.<\/li>\n<li>Rescue a lost or abandoned dog.<\/li>\n<li>Organize a Dog Welfare program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_stray_dogs\"><\/span>How do you get rid of stray dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, what can you do? For starters, <b>get them neutered to curb the stray population. Get in touch with the MCD or MCG (Municipal Corporation, Gurgaon), who will forward the request to NGOs such as Jeev Ashram and Friendicoes for sterilisation.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_solve_the_problem_of_stray_animals\"><\/span>How can we solve the problem of stray animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>We need not reinvent the wheel as there is only one solution to dealing with the problem of stray dog populations, dog bites and rabies implementation of World Health Organization guidelines with immediate effect: <b>enforce pet control laws, neuter and vaccinate pets, eliminate straying dogs (impound, rehome, shelter, <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_reduce_the_number_of_stray_animals\"><\/span>How can we reduce the number of stray animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Things You Can Do to Reduce Pet Overpopulation<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DON&#8217;T INTENTIONALLY BREED YOUR PET There are enough animals that need homes without adding more.<\/li>\n<li>SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PET Spay and neuter will reduce the number of animals that enter municipal shelters by reducing the number of unwanted pets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_we_can_do_for_stray_dogs\"><\/span>What we can do for stray dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Top tips on how to help stray dogs in India:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Find like-minded neighbours in your community.<\/li>\n<li>Arrange for shelter and regular food.<\/li>\n<li>Adopt and support stray dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Vaccinate and sterilize\/neuter.<\/li>\n<li>Raise awareness and learn the laws.<\/li>\n<li>Prevent and report cruelty.<\/li>\n<li>Rescue a lost or abandoned dog.<\/li>\n<li>Organize a Dog Welfare program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_we_protect_stray_animals\"><\/span>Why should we protect stray animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Large populations of stray dogs and cats are public health concerns. It is important to reduce the stray animal population to <b>control the spread of dangerous diseases and stop dog bites and attacks. It also is the cause of a lot of painful deaths for animals as well as humans.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_release_a_stray_cat\"><\/span>Can I release a stray cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feral cats are once domesticated but then have become wild due to being abandoned or lost. Feral cats tend to show very fearful behavior towards humans so <b>getting them spayed requires that you set a clean trap, hold them at least 24hrs before surgery, and release them in the same area where you caught them<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_before_a_stray_cat_is_legally_yours\"><\/span>How long before a stray cat is legally yours?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long before a stray cat is legally yours? This isn&#8217;t as straightforward as you&#8217;d think. <b>If the cat is microchipped or ID of some kind, it legally belongs to its owners, and they can claim their cat at any time. However, if you&#8217;ve made every attempt to locate the owner without success, you could keep the stray.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_you_do_with_an_unwanted_stray_cat\"><\/span>What do you do with an unwanted stray cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>10 Ways to Get Rid of Stray Cats<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Remove Shelter. All wild animals need a secure place to sleep and to raise their young.<\/li>\n<li>Remove Temptation Unaltered males will be attracted to any female cats in heat.<\/li>\n<li>Use Commercial Repellant.<\/li>\n<li>Contact the Owner.<\/li>\n<li>Call Animal Control.<\/li>\n<li>Use Humane Traps.<\/li>\n<li>Work With Neighbors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>03-Dec-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_stray_cat_become_a_house_pet\"><\/span>Can a stray cat become a house pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Under the right circumstances, a stray cat can also become a pet cat once again. Stray cats that are re-introduced to an indoor home after living outdoors may require a period of time to re-acclimate; they may be frightened and wary after spending time outside away from people.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_do_I_call_to_pick_up_a_stray_dog_near_me\"><\/span>Who do I call to pick up a stray dog near me?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, check the animal for tags and if it has them, contact the owner immediately. If there are no tags, legally you must take the animal to the shelter nearest the location where the animal was found. (Call <b>888-452-7381 to find the shelter nearest you or go to http:\/\/www.laanimalservices.com\/).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_a_stray_dog_follows_me_at_home\"><\/span>What should I do if a stray dog follows me at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If the dog continues towards you:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don&#8217;t try to run.<\/li>\n<li>Hold your arms close to your sides, and don&#8217;t move.<\/li>\n<li>Keep your eyes focused downward and watch the stray with your peripheral vision.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t stare at the dog.<\/li>\n<li>Let the dog sniff you if he wants, but do not stick your hand out as this can be interpreted as a threat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_stray_dogs_away\"><\/span>How do you keep stray dogs away?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Some repellants to keep stray dogs out can be made right from the comfort of your home. For instance, <b>Cheyenne pepper, ammonia soaked cotton balls, sliced citrus fruits and coffee filters soaked in vinegar are all used to deter strays. They are to be placed in areas where stray dogs might find something to get into.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_stray_dogs_be_removed_from_society\"><\/span>Can stray dogs be removed from society?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In 2012, the Karnataka High Court decreed that the authorities did, in fact, have a right to remove stray dogs or practice euthanasia in cases where human lives needed protection.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_solve_a_stray_animal_problem\"><\/span>How do you solve a stray animal problem?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Help the street dogs following these simple steps:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the dogs incapable of surviving on their own.<\/li>\n<li>Contact an animal shelter or a community dog center.<\/li>\n<li>Arrange for some food.<\/li>\n<li>Find a temporary shelter for them.<\/li>\n<li>Take care and wait for professional help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>18-Jun-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_solve_the_problem_of_stray_cattle\"><\/span>How can we solve the problem of stray cattle?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Things You Can Do to Reduce Pet Overpopulation<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DON&#8217;T INTENTIONALLY BREED YOUR PET There are enough animals that need homes without adding more.<\/li>\n<li>SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PET Spay and neuter will reduce the number of animals that enter municipal shelters by reducing the number of unwanted pets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_control_the_movement_of_stray_animals_in_our_locality\"><\/span>How can we control the movement of stray animals in our locality?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In ancient India, uneconomic, old, deserted cattle were given in Gaushalas. As per the solution given by the Government authorities, to cater to the need of an increasing number of stray cattle, the only viable option is <b>to send them to the Gaushalas<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_reduce_stray_animals\"><\/span>How can we reduce stray animals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Help the street dogs following these simple steps:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Identify the dogs incapable of surviving on their own.<\/li>\n<li>Contact an animal shelter or a community dog center.<\/li>\n<li>Arrange for some food.<\/li>\n<li>Find a temporary shelter for them.<\/li>\n<li>Take care and wait for professional help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>18-Jun-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_we_stop_stray_overpopulation\"><\/span>How can we stop stray overpopulation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Things You Can Do to Reduce Pet Overpopulation<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>DON&#8217;T INTENTIONALLY BREED YOUR PET There are enough animals that need homes without adding more.<\/li>\n<li>SPAY AND NEUTER YOUR PET Spay and neuter will reduce the number of animals that enter municipal shelters by reducing the number of unwanted pets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What can we do for stray animals?Can I give away a stray cat?What do you do with a stray dog?How do you get rid of stray dogs?How can we solve the problem of stray animals?How can we reduce the number of stray animals?What we can do for stray dogs?Why should we protect&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6158"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6158"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6158\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118388,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6158\/revisions\/118388"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6158"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6158"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6158"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}