Animal Birth Control Camp on Sunday

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August 03, 2010 03:33 pm | Updated 03:33 pm IST

Chennai:10-07-2010: Pets at Blue Cross Avenue , Velacheri on Saturday. Photo:R_Shivaji Rao

Chennai:10-07-2010: Pets at Blue Cross Avenue , Velacheri on Saturday. Photo:R_Shivaji Rao

What better way to ensure human safety and prevent suffering of animals than to put an end to births on the streets? Through Animal Birth Control (ABC), the unchecked growth in the homeless dog population will be stopped permanently. This will soon lead to fewer dogs on the streets and in many cases, reduce aggression in dogs due to resultant biological changes. It's a win-win for humans and animals, and Yasmine D. Polomski is making an important contribution in this regard.

Polomski and her friends are independently organizing a birth control camp for street dogs this Sunday in Suncity Village, Outer Ring Road. The group members decided to take on this responsibility when they saw overburdened NGOs embark on this mission across the city. The camp will involve spaying/neutering dogs, educating residents on effective population management and creating a safe environment for both humans and animals. Polomski's foresight in arresting the dog population and educating citizens on their role in this process will give a much-needed boost to India's goal of becoming a no-birth nation.

A long-term fix for the population problem includes adoption of puppies and dogs from shelters and avoiding breeders. In the meantime, these proactive groups are doing their part. “In the future, we're planning to organize ABC camps in other areas in Bangalore where there's an urgent need. This is only the beginning”, says Polomski. People who support the cruelty-free, no-birth Bangalore campaign can contribute through donations in cash or kind.

For more information, contact Yasmine Polomski at > yasminedpolomski@live.comor 9663700264.

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