In an act of humanity, a group of schoolchildren rescued a puppy which was injured in an accident and got it back on its feet again.
The puppy was found whining in pain near Halladakere in the city.
While the elders ignored the hapless animal, the children living in the neighbourhood, led by Chirag Palrecha and Mannath Jain, decided to rescue it.
Though their parents ignored their pleas to help the dog, they took it upon themselves to take it to a veterinarian, who treated it with painkillers.
They were told that the puppy was badly injured and would require an operation.
PFA centreThe children began collecting funds for the puppy’s operation from family, friends and neighbours, and managed to raise Rs. 1,900.
Someone suggested that they shift the dog to the People For Animals (PFA) centre at Bogadi.
Kokila Gulecha, a PFA activist, received a call from the group.
They were advised to visit the animal shelter, and the puppy’s operation was conducted free of cost.
However, the children insisted on donating the money to the organisation.
The children regularly visited the PFA centre to check on the puppy.
Ms. Kokila told The Hindu that at one point, when the condition of the puppy was critical, the children began praying and visited a temple, besides calling up PFA for updates. “Once the puppy was out of danger, they wanted to meet and hug me. Such things motivate us,” she said.
LaudedIn appreciation of their commitment to animal welfare, Jain Jeev Daya Charity Trust bestowed medals on the children, while the PFA issued certificates.
Apart from Chirag amd Mannath, the others in the group include Rashi R. Bhandari, Naman R. Bhandari, Dhikshita Palrecha, Preksha Palrecha, J. Darshan, J. Vandana, J. Karan and Rishabh, who are all in the age group of 7 to 15.
The puppy is now back in the neighbourhood, and the children keep the PFA updated on its wellbeing.
