Animals Rescued from Ghaziabad Fire by PETA India
PNI News
This news release is also available in Hindi here:_ https://tinyurl.com/mvtnbu8m
Ghaziabad: Upon hearing of a major fire tearing through Ghaziabad on 16 April, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India’s (PETA India’s) Rapid Response Team rushed to the site to search for animals in distress and provide immediate veterinary care. The blaze spread quickly through the densely packed area.
During the operation, the team located approximately 35 to 40 dogs and two cats. Responders provided food and water, assessed animals for injuries and shock, treated animals with wounds, and offered supportive care for dehydration and stress. Animals with more severe injuries were taken in by other organisations for hospitalisation.
*Photographs of the rescue and treatment operation can be found here:* https://tinyurl.com/29w6u758
“After a fire, animals may be burned, dehydrated, disoriented, lost or too frightened to move,” says Dr Mini Aravindan, Senior Director of Veterinary Affairs for PETA India. “Immediate treatment and simple basics like water, food, and burn care can make the difference between life and death, so we moved in as quickly as possible to help every animal we could find.”
PETA India urges anyone who encounters other animals needing assistance—especially those who appear wounded, lethargic or breathing irregularly—to seek veterinary help immediately, as burns and smoke inhalation can worsen health rapidly.
PETA India advises, if you see an animal in need:
• Move them away from smoke and heat only if it is safe to do so.
• Offer clean water (do not force them to drink).
• For visible burns, if possible, gently cool with clean, cool water.
• Get veterinary care as quickly as possible.
PETA India – whose motto reads, in part, that “animals are not ours to abuse in any way” fields an animal emergency helpline 24/7 at 98201 22602 and encourages the public to help animal-relief and rescue efforts by becoming members of PETA India via PETAIndia.com.
