presentation on wsd
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WSD Presentation
By Akshat Singh
+Aims of WSD
To eradicate rabies in Mumbai. To reduce the stray dog population through humane,
effective methods. To educate the public about rabies prevention and
other stray dog issues. To promote the adoption of stray dogs
+What WSD has done
WSD has impacted the lives of 1,20,000 stray dogs through sterilization, vaccination, healthcare and adoption.
Undertaken sterilization and immunization of 46,500 stray dogs. Provided on-site immunization against rabies of more than 30,000 stray dogs. Provided on-site treatment for more than 70,000 stray dogs through an on-
site first-aid program. Carried out rabies awareness drives in public places like railway stations and
parks. Made presentations to children and adults on issues related to stray dogs,
rabies and its prevention and the avoidance of dog bites. The efforts have led to the adoption of more than 450 abandoned pets and
stray dogs.
+Beliefs
“Practical activism” – helping animals through direct action. All projects are strictly grassroots and hands-on, with no campaigning or sloganeering.
Moderation, not extremism. The aim is harmonious co-existence between humans and stray dogs. No one should benefit at the expense of the other. The best way to protect stray dogs is to make them as inconspicuous as possible and to reduce their nuisance value.
Providing realistic, workable solutions to stray dog-related problems. Maximizing public involvement to make the largest number of people
as active as possible. A strict no-kill policy. Raising animal healthcare standards.
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What you can do!
+Adopt an Indian dog6
Why adopt an India dog?
Be Indian. Adopt Indian.
In the words of Maneka Gandhi, “Our Indian dog has the intelligence of an Alsatian, the tenacity of a Terrier, the loyalty of a Labrador and the speed of a Greyhound – phir bhi dil hai Hindustani! If one person in 50 were to give an Indian dog a home, there would be no strays left in India.”
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+Run in the Mumbai Marathon for WSD
+Train dogs at the kennel
+Volunteer at a WSD Kennel
+Participate in first aid drives for stray dogs
+Help in fund raising- garage and book sales
+Thank you
To volunteer with WSD, call 022 64222838, 10am - 5pm (weekdays). Or e-mail us at [email protected]